Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 8:47PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 5:47pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 847 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
New Hartford Center, or 8 miles northeast of Torrington, moving east
at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Torrington, New Hartford, Winsted, New Hartford Center, Barkhamsted,
Colebrook, Torringford, Mooreville, Nepaug, Riverton, Mill Brook,
Beech Rock, Robertsville, Goose Green, Pleasant Valley, Puddle Town,
Newfield, Pine Meadow, Burrville, and Drakeville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northern Connecticut.
Area Description:
Northern Litchfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender: