Thunderstorm Threat Discussion: Targeting Friday 6-14-24
Increasing temperatures late this week will create fuel for thunderstorm development Friday. As it stands right now, this setup is well-placed and well-timed for strong to severe thunderstorms throughout the region. Keep a close eye on this setup for Friday afternoon. Instability noted below on European model as well [...]
Raise the Volume: Why is the Thunder so Loud Sometimes?
Thunderstorms in New England can occur in any month, but are most common in the spring and summer. While the strength and ice content of a thunderstorm can influence the overall amount of lightning, people often don't realize that the sound from a thunderstorm can also fluctuate based on [...]
Breaking: Snow Potential Sunday into Monday 1-28-24
Models have trended colder and snowier for the late weekend forecast, with the Euro ensembles beginning to indicate a stronger signal for plowable snow across the region. With a slower track, more cold air is able to work into the storm, creating a recipe for snow across Southern New [...]
Light Snow 1-19-24: THE LATEST
Good morning! Forecast is generally on track for Friday, with light snow falling through much of the day. Expect the steadiest snow to fall late this morning through 3PM or 4PM, although light snow showers may linger through the evening. The only feature I am watching with interest is [...]
Hazardous Travel Tuesday Afternoon and Evening
Travel will be very slick this afternoon with temps in the mid to upper 20s along with sleet and freezing rain. We are getting widespread reports of freezing rain throughout CT and very hazardous travel. Precip switches back to snow and ends from 3PM to 5PM. Use caution if [...]
SNOW SQUALLS SUNDAY 1-14-24
Models are continuing to be bullish on snow squall potential tomorrow. It appears these squalls will be traversing the area between 12PM and 4PM along an arctic front. Temperatures in the mid to upper 30s around noon will drop quickly to the upper 20s or low 30s as the [...]
STORM UPDATE: PREPARE FOR HIGH WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN
Forecast is on track for a big ticket “Southeaster” to impact the area tonight and tomorrow. This storm has already produced widespread rain and wind impacts in the Southeast and the Carolinas today, and will come chugging up the coast tonight. Expecting 2.0 to 4.0 inches of rain, with [...]