Thousands Still Without Power As Powerful Storm Topples Trees Onto Cars, Homes Across Connecticut

Thousands of Connecticut homes were without power on Independence Day

Many people in Connecticut spent the Fourth of July cleaning up after the powerful storm on July 3 caused damage in parts of the state. Others didn't have power.

Thousands Still Without Power As Powerful Storm Topples Trees Onto Cars, Homes Across Connecticut

Thousands Still Without Power As Powerful Storm Topples Trees Onto Cars, Homes Across Connecticut - Across Connecticut, CT - A powerful storm has resulted in many people waking up without power this 4th of July holiday, and numerous roads are closed.

Gallery: Aftermath after the storm in Southern New England

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Storm damage hits communities across Connecticut

CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Thunderstorms hit Connecticut on Thursday evening, causing power outages for nearly 30,000 customers and bringing down trees and wires across the state. Power outages affecting Connecticut residents Damage in Milford hit the community particularly hard, as trees fell in neighborhoods and other public roads. “It was pretty wild," Chris Yee of Milford said. "I mean I've definitely seen this before around the neighborhood…