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Saturday, December 20, 2025

Fairfield Reports 60 mph Wind Gust During Height of Friday's Storm

As expected, strong wind gusts were reported throughout southwestern Connecticut during the height of Friday's storm. The highest wind gust of 60 miles per hour was recorded in Fairfield at 10:55 a.m. EST. Here is a list of the highest wind gusts from across the region, courtesy of the National Weather Service. Please click the image to enlarge.

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