Low pressure tracked north through New York bringing a warm front through southern New England.  Unseasonably deep moisture accompanied this front.  This was a very complicated weather situation as a strong low level inversion was in place over the area with a very strong low level jet just above the inversion.  As showers and thunderstorms developed, the storms and heavy rain allowed the stronger winds to mix down to the surface.  In other areas, temperatures warmed enough at the surface to break the inversion and allow the stronger winds to mix down.  This resulted in a complicated combination of severe thunderstorm winds and high winds.  To add to the historical nature of this event, it occurred in February all during the overnight hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 24-FEB-16 22:53:00 to 24-FEB-16 22:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires on the George Washington Turnpike were downed by thunderstorm winds.

High Wind in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 00:30:00 to 25-FEB-16 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees and wires were downed on Turnpike Road and Deerfield Road in Somers.

High Wind in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 00:35:00 to 25-FEB-16 00:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree on East Street/Route 19 in Stafford was downed by non-thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 00:45:00 to 25-FEB-16 00:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BRITAIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several tree limbs were downed by severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 01:02:00 to 25-FEB-16 01:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: (HFD)HARTFORD-BRANRD
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing System at Hartford-Brainard Airport (KHFD) recorded sustained wind speeds of 44 mph and gusts to 68 mph.  These winds were associated with a passing thunderstorm.  No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 01:05:00 to 25-FEB-16 01:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WINDSOR
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires were downed throughout South Windsor.  Several roads were closed due to this damage, including:  Ellington Road between Pierce Road and Deming Street and Niederwerfer Road at the East Windsor town line.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 01:13:00 to 25-FEB-16 01:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines on Newbury Street and a large limb and wires on Grandview Terrace in Hartford were downed by severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 01:17:00 to 25-FEB-16 01:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires on Hubbard Road in Hartford were downed by severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 01:23:00 to 25-FEB-16 01:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADDISON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator recorded a wind gust of 75 mph on their home weather station in Glastonbury.  A tree was downed onto a house on Crestdale Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 01:25:00 to 25-FEB-16 01:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires were downed by severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 01:15:00 to 25-FEB-16 01:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HERBRON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires on Forest Valley Road in Hebron were downed by severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 01:15:00 to 25-FEB-16 01:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVENTRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires at the intersection of Stone House Road and Old Eagleville Road in Coventry were downed by severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 01:05:00 to 25-FEB-16 01:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple large branches, small trees, and wires were downed in the eastern part of Enfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINDHAM, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 01:30:00 to 25-FEB-16 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires were downed by severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 01:15:00 to 25-FEB-16 01:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires were downed by severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 01:25:00 to 25-FEB-16 01:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST WINDSOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires in East Windsor were downed by severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 01:25:00 to 25-FEB-16 01:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires in Stafford were downed by severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 01:40:00 to 25-FEB-16 01:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines on Anthony Road between Virginia Lane and Rhodes Road in Tolland were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 01:42:00 to 25-FEB-16 01:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADDISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires on Grist Mill Road at Route 83 in Glastonbury were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINDHAM, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 01:46:00 to 25-FEB-16 01:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPTON
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator recorded a 59 mph wind gust on their home weather station in Hampton.  No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINDHAM, CONNECTICUT
From 25-FEB-16 02:15:00 to 25-FEB-16 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSTOCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees on Route 171 in Woodstock were downed by thunderstorm winds.