On Friday we had some major weather out here. What started out as a quick moving thunderstorm turned out to be a tornado. Without any warning, the winds picked up so fast that we couldn't even see across the street. The trees seemed to bend down to the ground and hail the size of golf balls fell on the cars. Brad herded us all in the basement where we sat in the dark (no power) using our camping lanterns (they really came in handy!) to see. When it was all over, the weather service confirmed a tornado had indeed come through Wethersfield.
We had some damage on our street, but only trees and minor house damage. When we drove around town, we realized how lucky we were.
The town green, which is surrounded by colonial era trees is ripped up to shreds. Trees that were over 200 years old have been ripped out of the ground. I guess all the rain we've had over the last few months really softened up the grounds enough for the trees to come right out.
It seems that the tornado went down one street in particular (church street) from one end of town to another and ripped up trees plopping them down on houses. Luckily no one was hurt.
We were without power for 25 hours, but we have it back now (yay CL&P).
Brad made good use of his chain saw, helping to clear the roads and people's driveways!
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