Minor Earthquake Rattles Stamford, CT
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 1.3 was reported late Monday morning near the Merritt Parkway in the northern section of Stamford, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor occurred at 11:55 a.m. and originated approximately 3 miles below the surface. The seismic activity was [...]
Significant Fire Weather Concerns This Weekend
Connecticut faces a significant threat of brush and wildland fires in the coming days, as a critical combination of severe drought conditions, low humidity, and strong, gusty winds create an environment ripe for rapid fire spread. As of Friday, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning [...]
Cold Air Works in Tuesday; Dry Weather Sparks Renewed Fire Concerns This Week
After a mild Monday, cooler air will begin to invade the Northeast tonight. Winds shift out of the Northwest early Tuesday morning and pick up considerably during the day. Winds could gust 30 to 40 mph by midday Tuesday, with temperatures struggling to reach 50 degrees across the interior. [...]
When Will It Rain? Blog on Upcoming Storm Threats
Yet another Red Flag Warning is in effect for the entire area today. Warm temperatures, gusty winds, and low relative humidity will serve as a dangerous combination for rapid brush fire spread. This has been a remarkable fall for fires across CT, with local fire officials telling us this [...]
Red Flag Warning Hoisted Again Wednesday
A Red Flag Warning has been issued again Wednesday. This marks the 3rd Red Flag Warning in the last 2 weeks for the entire state of Connecticut. Prior to this fall season, I can never remember a Red Flag Warning being issued in the fall at all - let [...]
Warming Up Again: Records in Jeopardy Wednesday as Dry Pattern Continues
The pattern for about the last 6 weeks has been a fairly consistent cycle of high pressures migrating over the area. This has been driven by consistently strong 500mb ridging. Generally "ridging" at the upper levels as seen below will result in warm and dry conditions. In the winter, [...]
Records Continue to Be Broken: October Becomes Driest Month on Record in Western CT
First there were the temperature records set on Halloween, with Danbury (82) and Windsor Locks (84) breaking their all-time records, both set back in 1946. On Friday, Windsor Locks (84) and Bridgeport (80), which serve as the "official" climate sites in the State of Connecticut, both recorded their warmest [...]