Fewer than 100 power outages remain in Connecticut as of early Wednesday afternoon, following a morning of disruptions caused by intense heat, high humidity, and storm-related damage. According to Eversource, the state’s largest utility, the number of outages dropped sharply from about 800 reported around 10:00 a.m. to fewer than 100 by 1:15 p.m., highlighting a swift restoration effort amid the early summer heat wave.
Earlier in the day, Winchester, East Windsor, and North Canaan each reported over 100 customers without electricity, while Hartford saw more than 200 outages in the early hours of Wednesday, June 25. By early afternoon, service had been restored in most affected zones, according to the Eversource outage map.
In East Windsor, emergency responders reported a large tree collapse on North Main Street, bringing down power lines and forcing the closure of the roadway between Bridge Street and Pleasant Street. The Warehouse Point Fire Department warned residents to avoid the area, noting that the road would be shut down “for an extended period of time.”
In the Bridgeport and New Haven areas, United Illuminating reported a minor uptick in outages—from three at 10 a.m. to five by 1:15 p.m.—but overall disruption remained limited.
The power issues coincided with the final peak day of a multi-day heat wave across Connecticut. Although Wednesday’s temperatures were slightly lower than Tuesday’s extremes, the heat index—which combines air temperature with humidity—exceeded 100°F (38°C) in several areas, according to the National Weather Service.
Relief is on the horizon, with cooler air and possible rain showers expected to move in by Thursday, bringing an end to the unseasonable heat.
