Wind Advisory Issued for Northwestern Connecticut and Surrounding Regions with Gusts up to 50 MPH
March 16, 2026 — The National Weather Service in Albany, New York, has issued a Wind Advisory at 1:08 a.m. EDT for portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, eastern New York, and southern Vermont, including Litchfield and Berkshire counties. The advisory is in effect from 2:00 p.m. Monday through 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, with west to southwest winds expected to range between 10 and 20 mph and gusts reaching up to 50 mph. Officials warn that strengthening winds this afternoon and evening, followed by a cold front moving through overnight, will shift winds to the west while maintaining strong gusts into Tuesday morning. The Clarksburg Volunteer Fire Company is advising residents to secure outdoor objects, use caution while traveling—especially in high-profile vehicles—and be prepared for the possibility of downed tree limbs and isolated power outages due to the gusty conditions.
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