A hot and humid airmass allowed for isolated severe thunderstorm development during the evening hours on the 26th. A strong backdoor cold front then sparked numerous severe thunderstorms across the area through the overnight hours.

Hail in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 27-MAY-10 00:33:00 to 27-MAY-10 00:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping pong ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 26-MAY-10 21:58:00 to 26-MAY-10 21:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Downed wires were reported near Durham.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 26-MAY-10 22:11:00 to 26-MAY-10 22:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERIDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree branch was downed by severe winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 26-MAY-10 22:32:00 to 26-MAY-10 22:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERIDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree branch was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 26-MAY-10 23:46:00 to 26-MAY-10 23:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLCOTT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed by strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 26-MAY-10 23:49:00 to 26-MAY-10 23:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed by strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 26-MAY-10 23:50:00 to 26-MAY-10 23:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLCOTT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed by strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 26-MAY-10 23:59:00 to 26-MAY-10 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASHAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed by strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 27-MAY-10 00:14:00 to 27-MAY-10 00:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HAVEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree branch was downed on the Wilbur Cross Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 27-MAY-10 00:25:00 to 27-MAY-10 00:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD SAYBROOK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three large trees were downed by strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 26-MAY-10 23:50:00 to 26-MAY-10 23:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLCOTT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed by strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 27-MAY-10 00:00:00 to 27-MAY-10 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAUGATUCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 70 foot tall oak tree was downed in Naugatuck.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 27-MAY-10 00:00:00 to 27-MAY-10 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLCOTT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Four oak trees fell on a home in Wolcott, resulting in extensive damage to the home but no injuries.

Hail in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 26-MAY-10 17:45:00 to 26-MAY-10 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH STONINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported at the Stonington Country Club.