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Did a tornado touchdown in CT?
The National Weather Service said four rare November tornadoes touched down in Connecticut on Saturday. After inspecting debris and wind damage, investigators from the weather service confirmed weak tornadoes hit Cheshire, Stonington, Plainfield and Branford.
What is Ctalert?
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Does Connecticut have bad weather?
Aside from infrequent tornadoes and hurricanes, coastal storms or “northeasters” are the most serious weather hazard in Connecticut. They generate very strong winds and heavy rain and produce the greatest snowstorms in the winter. The percentage of possible sunshine averages 55 to 60 percent.
Does Connecticut have tornado sirens?
There are over 150 sirens located in the communities within Millstone’s EPZ. In addition to the drills, many communities routinely test their sirens and some use them as part of their fire warning systems.
Where was the tornado in CT?
There were four tornadoes in Connecticut on Saturday and they caused damage in Pawcatuck, Cheshire, Branford, Plainfield and the Pawcatuck section of Stonington. The National Weather Service has confirmed that four separate tornadoes hit Connecticut Saturday afternoon.
Where Did tornado touch down in Connecticut?
Severe storms made their way across Connecticut this weekend and dozens of people are still left with clean-up. At 3:45 p.m., the southern portion of the line that had been exhibiting rotation over Long Island Sound moved inland over Branford and resulted in a tornado touch down in the Pine Orchard section of town.
What is Connecticut religion?
In Connecticut, 33 percent of residents are Catholic, 17 percent are Mainline Protestant, 13 percent are Evangelical Protestant, 5 percent area historically Black Protestant, and 3 percent are Jewish.
