A strong low pressure system centered near the eastern Great Lakes Region continued to strengthen as it moved northeast on December 23, 2022. This brought high winds over southern Connecticut that morning as the pressure gradient tightened over the area.

High Wind in SOUTHERN NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 23-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple instances of downed trees with road closures occurred across Southern New London County as reported by the CT Department of highways. This included a tree with wires down in Gales Ferry, CT on Route 12 at Long Cove Road at 722 AM Local Standard Time and a tree with wires down in North Stonington, CT on Route 184 at Rocky Hollow Road at 813 AM Local Standard Time.

High Wind in SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 23-DEC-22 06:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A measured wind gust of 61 mph was recorded at a mesonet station located in Madison, CT at 646 AM Local Standard Time at an elevation of 46 feet above ground.

High Wind in NORTHERN NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 23-DEC-22 06:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple instances of downed trees occurred in Northern New London County. The CT Department of Highways reported a downed tree and wires with a road closure on Route 201 at Sibicky Road in Griswold, CT at 635 AM Local Standard Time. Additionally, broadcast media provided a photo confirming trees down over Lisbon Heights Road in Lisbon, CT at 706 AM Local Standard Time.

High Wind in NORTHERN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 23-DEC-22 04:30:00 to 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Broadcast media reported roof damage to Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT at 500 AM Local Standard Time. Additionally, there were multiple reports of downed trees and wires by the CT Department of Highways, including North Haven at 626 AM Local Standard Time, as well as Southbury and Middlebury between 1022 AM and 1032 AM Local Standard Time.

High Wind in NORTHERN MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 23-DEC-22 04:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple instances of downed trees with road closures occurred across Northern Middlesex County as reported by the CT Department of highways. This included a tree with wires down in Durham, CT on Route 79 at Sand Hill Road at 442 AM Local Standard Time, a tree and wires down in Haddam, CT on Route 154 at 701 AM Local Standard Time, and trees with wires down in East Hampton, CT on Route 16 between Skinner and Main Streets at 710 AM Local Standard Time.

High Wind in NORTHERN FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 23-DEC-22 06:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple instances of downed trees occurred across Northern Fairfield County as reported by the CT Department of highways. This included a tree with wires down in Wilton, CT on Route 33 at Route 55 at 703 AM Local Standard Time, a tree and wires down in Brookfield, CT on Route 25 by Long Meadow Hill Road at 735 AM Local Standard Time, and a tree with wires down in Danbury, CT on Route 37 by Hamilton Drive at 1034 AM Local Standard Time.