Connecticut Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 15:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Torrington, moving east at 15 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, Northwest Harwinton, Barkhamsted, Goshen, South Norfolk, West Torrington, Torringford, Mooreville, Nepaug, Kelly Corner, West Goshen, Beech Rock, Wrightville, Tyler Lake Heights, Turkey Cobble, Goose Green, and North Goshen.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northern Connecticut.
Area Description: 
Northern Litchfield
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albany NY