Storm Shatters Windows, Uproots Centuries-Old Trees | Montpelier News

A Tuesday night storm unleashed fury on Addison County, with Watch Point Road in Shoreham bearing the brunt—trees centuries old uprooted, one crashing through a bedroom window mid-sleep. Homeowners faced shattered glass, roof damage, and devastation, yet miraculously escaped serious harm and lost no pets or crops. Residents like Johannes Nel, jolted awake by lightning and shattering glass, and Dale Tompkins, grateful his son’s apartment survived, found solace in the storm’s brutal reminder: how lucky we are. Cleanup will be massive, but the visual aftermath stands as a stark tribute to nature’s raw power. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/06f69d2f5e1944e8