10,000 CT Residents Lose Power As Powerful Storm Slams State

CONNECTICUT — Before you call it a night, make sure your phone and electronics are fully charged as there is a decent chance you could lose power overnight. Thousands have already lost power and the storm continues.

Wind gusts may reach 60 mph in the early morning hours and some warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service. While we're dealing with potentially dangerous wind gusts, it could be a lot worse as the Mid Atlantic states are dealing with the chance of a tornado.

As of 10:45 p.m. Eversource is reporting 10,064 power outages across the state including: Redding, 1,252, Seymour, 853, Windham, 683, Prospect, 472, Brookfield, 419, Windsor Locks, 367,Westport, 365, Windsor, 354, Guilford, 351,Mansfield, 392, Stamford, 220, Ellington, 197, Monroe, 192, Coventry, 336, New Milford, 206, Danbury, 191, Ridgefield, 197, Southbury, 191, East Hampton, 146, Granby, 133, Darien, 234, East Windsor, 124, Newtown, 131, Durham, 106, and Greenwich, 101.

United Illuminating is reporting just 38 outages.

Here are the key numbers you may need if you lose power. You can report power outages to Eversource at 800-286-2000 or online here. United Illuminating Co. customers can report an outage by calling 800-722-5584 (800-7-CALL-UI). Customers can also report outages online at uinet.com; or text “OUT” to 839-884. (Sign up for Patch's free news alerts here.)

UI officials said said they are preparing for high winds and heavy rain. These conditions could bring trees and limbs down on power lines, disrupting electric service and creating hazards. UI has been getting ready for the storm by creating staffing plans for restoration personnel, securing contractors, fueling and servicing vehicles, and ensuring adequate stock of equipment such as wires, poles and transformers. The company said it will work with local and state emergency officials to prioritize public safety and restoration of critical services.

Here are the latest advisories and warnings that are in effect for CT:

Southern Fairfield County: A Wind Advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. as winds will be 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

Northern Fairfield and New Haven County: A Wind Advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Friday. The wind will be 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Strongest wind gusts late this evening and overnight.

Southern Fairfield, Southern New Haven, Southern Middlesex and Southern New London County: Beginning at midnight there will be minor shoreline impacts. Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in beach erosion. Wave splashover over sea walls may cause minor flooding to a few shoreline roads and properties.

Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, Southern New London County: A High Wind Warning is in effect until 6 a.m. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

"Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered to numerous power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Hartford and Tolland County: A High Wind Warning is in effect until 4 a.m. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Litchfield County: A Wind Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday. South to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected late this afternoon into tonight, then west winds beginning toward Friday morning at same speeds.

Windham County: Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

Detailed Timeline of the stormy weather and then cold temps dominate:

Showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight and ending by dawn. The real issue is the wind gusts from midnight until 5 a.m. An additional quarter of an inch of rain is expected.

The sun dominates Friday but temps will free-fall and it will still be windy with gusts up to 30 mph at times. Most of the state will be in the upper 20s Friday night.

The weekend looks dry with temps only into the low 5os. Nightime lows will be around the freezing mark.

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