Eversource CT customers hit with over 30,000 outages as fierce storm batters Connecticut today with damaging winds

Eversource CT customers are facing a power crisis today as a fierce storm with 50 mph wind gusts batters Connecticut. Over 30,000 customers lost power Friday morning, with the outages climbing throughout the day as heavy rain and devastating winds knocked down trees and utility poles across the state.

The Storm Unleashing Havoc on Connecticut Power Grid

A powerful winter storm hit Connecticut Friday morning with heavy rain and brutal wind conditions that quickly overwhelmed the state’s power infrastructure. All of Connecticut fell under wind advisories, with the National Weather Service warning of gusts reaching approximately 50 mph across the state.

Eversource reported more than 28,000 outages by 11:20 a.m., concentrated heavily in the southwestern and northwestern portions of Connecticut. United Illuminating, serving the greater Bridgeport and New Haven areas, reported an additional 5,600 customers without power at the same time.

Widespread Impact Across Connecticut Communities

Specific towns experienced devastating outage counts that left substantial populations without electricity. Waterford was hit hardest with 2,593 reported outages, followed closely by Madison where over 2,321 customers lost power, representing about 35 percent of the entire town.

Clinton and Killingworth also experienced severe service disruptions with 2,272 and 1,246 outages respectively. According to Eversource’s outage map, Farmington (1,623), Harwinton (1,278), and Danbury (646) all suffered significant power losses. The widespread nature of these outages illustrates the storm’s powerful impact across multiple regions.

Storm Conditions and Timeline of Dangerous Weather

The cold front moved through Connecticut between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., bringing strong to locally damaging winds and moderate to heavy rain with isolated thunderstorms. The high-resolution forecast models predicted the most dangerous wind conditions would strike between 9 a.m. and noon, especially across eastern Connecticut.

Temperatures reached record-breaking highs in the mid to upper 50s Friday morning, surpassing historical benchmarks set decades earlier. Hartford’s conditions exceeded the 1949 record high of 54 degrees, while Bridgeport approached the 1967 record of 57 degrees.

Eversource Response and Restoration Timeline

An Eversource spokesperson stated Friday morning that crews were responding to outages “as quickly and safely as possible.” The utility company emphasized that most outages were weather-related and caused by tree limbs coming down on equipment throughout the region.

However, officials acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding power restoration. “As for when power will be restored, that varies with each outage in each community,” the Eversource statement explained. The company provided no estimated restoration timeline as of the morning announcement, citing the variable nature of damage assessment and repair requirements across multiple service areas.

What Does This Mean for Connecticut Residents and Businesses?

The scale of outages impacts not just residential customers but also businesses, hospitals, and critical services across Connecticut. Over 30,000 affected households and establishments represent a significant portion of the state’s population facing potential heating issues, communication disruptions, and daily life complications.

Residents are advised to report outages through Eversource’s online system or by calling 800-286-2000. Text alerts are also available by texting “OUT” to 23129 to report outages or texting “STAT” to receive updates. The state remains under wind advisories through Saturday morning, with additional weather challenges possible as temperatures plummet around 30 degrees by Saturday morning and rain potentially turns to snow in northern areas.

Sources

• Connecticut Post – Reporting December 19, 2025 detailing surge of 30,000 outages
• CT Insider – Live storm updates and real-time power outage tracking throughout morning
• National Weather Service – Wind advisory details and forecast models for Connecticut

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