(WFSB) – Thunderstorms ripped through Connecticut on Saturday night, causing widespread power outages, road closures, and golf ball sized hail for some.
Fire officials asked people to stay off the roads through the night. They said to be careful of unknown hazards, including blocked roadways, and traffic signals that could be completely out.
Power outages
Over 70,800 people across the state remain without power as reported at 10:59 a.m. on Sunday, according to Eversource and United Illuminating.
About 7,473 people are without power in New Britain, impacting about 20.91% of Eversource customers.
New Canaan had about 5,113 customers without power, followed by Torrington at 4,133.
Eversource said their crews are working as quickly as possible to restore power. They asked people to stay far away from any downed wires and to report them to 911 immediately.
Report your power outages HERE.
Road closures
The Connecticut Department of Transportation reported many road closures, including a tree down on South Main Street at Lincoln Avenue. shutting down the road in Torrington.
Fire officials said to treat traffic lights as a stop sign if they are out.
Here’s a complete list of closures as of 8:05 a.m.
- BURLINGTON – CT-69, Both Directions CLOSED between Reservoir Rd & the Bristol town line because of trees down in wires. Reported Saturday, July 4 at 9:36 pm.
- GOSHEN – RT-63 North St CLOSED by Hautboy Hill Rd because of a Tree Down in wires. Reported Saturday, July 4 at 10:24 pm.
- NEW FAIRFIELD – OTHER RT-37 CLOSED by Haviland Hollow Rd because of a Tree Down. Reported Saturday, July 4 at 9:56 pm.
- NEW MILFORD – US-7, Both Directions CLOSED at Gaylord Rd because of a Tree down in wires. Reported Saturday, July 4 at 9:31 pm.
- SALISBURY – US-44, Both Directions CLOSED at Wildcat Hollow Rd because of a tree down in wires. Reported Saturday, July 4 at 7:56 pm.
- SEYMOUR – RT-334 Fountain Lake Rd CLOSED between Southwest Rd and Birmingham Blvd because of a Tree Down in wires. Reported Saturday, July 4 at 10:15 pm.
- CANAAN – US-7, Both Directions CLOSED between RT 126 & RT 112 because of a Tree down in wires. Reported Saturday, July 4 at 11:42 pm.
- SHARON – US-7, Both Directions CLOSED between RT 112 & RT 128 because of a Tree down in wires. Reported Saturday, July 4 at 11:02 pm.
- TORRINGTON – RT 202 ( East Main St ) closed for a down tree in wires in Torrington. Reported Sunday, July 5 at 7:40 am.
- TORRINGTON – SR-800 South Main St CLOSED at Lincoln Ave because of a Tree Down with wires. Reported Sunday, July 5 at 5:47 am.
- SOUTHBURY – RT-172 South Britain Rd CLOSED between Colonial Dr and Flag Swamp Rd because of Tree Down in wires. Reported Saturday, July 4 at 11:59 pm.
- NEWTOWN – RT 6 CLOSED @ RT 25 because of TREE DOWN WITH WIRES Debris (In Roadway). Reported Sunday, July 5 at 12:38 am.
- GUILFORD – Durham Rd(CT-77, Both Directions) CLOSED between Wood Edge Road and Stepstone Hill Rd because of Debris (In Roadway). Reported Sunday, July 5 at 1:17 am.
- HADDAM – RT-196 Young St CLOSED between Moodus Rd and Wopowog Rd because of a Tree Down in wires. Reported Saturday, July 4 at 11:47 pm.
- HADDAM – RT-151 Moodus Rd CLOSED at Salmon River Rd because of a Tree Down in wires. Reported Sunday, July 5 at 12:07 am.
- STONINGTON – Route 184 (Both Directions) CLOSED between Taugwonk Road and Wheelers Road because of Tree down on wires (In Roadway). Reported Sunday, July 5 at 12:13 am.
- NAUGATUCK – RT-68 Prospect St CLOSED between Great Hill Rd and Clark Hill Rd because of a Tree Down. Reported Sunday, July 5 at 5:25 am.
Storm pictures
Channel 3 viewers sent in photos of massive hail, downed trees, and flaming power lines.
Massive hail fell from the sky in Bristol on Saturday evening.(Ronnie Curcurato)A Channel 3 viewer sent over a photo of hail in their yard.(James Boggs)A Channel 3 viewer sent in photos of damage in the Salisbury area on Saturday night.(Abbigale Karrick)Photo of hail covering deck in Torrington on Saturday night.(Deb Weber)
Send us your photos HERE.
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