Connecticut Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/15/2026 18:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 9:58PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 6:58pm
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 958 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Pawling, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Sherman.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Northern Fairfield
Forcast Office: 
NWS Upton NY