Strongs Winds Predicted as Power in Avon Nears Full Restoration

A day after the town decided on Memphis contractor to remove an estimated 100,000 cubic yards of tree debris from the October snowstorm, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy warns state residents that more limbs could fall Friday due to predicted high winds.

“The weather forecast is calling for winds of 15-30 miles per hour with locally higher gusts,” Malloy said.  “Normally, these types of winds would not be of concern, but with the condition of trees following the October snowstorm, they are likely to have some impact tomorrow and I’m urging residents to take precaution if they’re planning to be outside tomorrow.”

Only three households remained without power Thursday at 4:50 p.m., according ot the latest report from Connecticut Light & Power, but the state is taking precautions in case there are more statewide. The Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, as per the governor's instructions, are discussing plans with both United Illuminating and CL&P to prepare for further power outages if damaged trees and branches should fall or high winds cause damage.

“Now that power is back on across our state, we expect the utility companies will be extra vigilant about responding to any new outages, particularly as a number of residents just got the power back on recently,” Malloy said.

The temperature may dip as low as 29 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday evening and wind gusts may be as high as 32 during the day, according to the National Weather Service.