Tropical Storm Erin Is Getting Stronger — Almost a Hurricane at Latest Update
Tonight, Tropical Storm Erin has gotten more organized and powerful. A NOAA aircraft flew into the storm and found that its center is now more tightly wrapped in thunderstorms. The strongest winds are on the east side, and the storm is starting to line up better from top to [...]
Tropical Storm Erin Shows Signs of Strengthening as It Tracks Across the Atlantic
As of Wednesday evening, Tropical Storm Erin continues its journey across the open Atlantic, now packing sustained winds of 50 mph. Satellite imagery from GOES-19 reveals a storm that’s becoming increasingly organized. Erin now sports a more symmetric structure, with a well-defined central core and spiral bands radiating outward—hallmarks of [...]
Hazy Skies Return: Wildfire Smoke and a Stretch of Stable Weather
As high pressure settles over eastern Canada and ridging builds along the East Coast, the region is experiencing a stretch of dry and seasonable weather. But while the skies may be mostly clear of rain, they’re not entirely clear—wildfire smoke from western Canada is once again making its presence known, [...]
🌧️ Flood Watch in Effect for Connecticut: What You Need to Know
Issued: Thursday, July 31 | Valid: 2 PM Today – 8 AM Friday A Flood Watch has been issued for our area starting this afternoon and continuing through early Friday morning. If you're in Connecticut, especially in low-lying or flood-prone areas, here's what you need to know to stay safe and [...]
Severe Weather and Extreme Heat Possible Friday in Connecticut
Connecticut is facing a high-impact weather day on Friday, with a combination of dangerous heat and the potential for severe thunderstorms by late afternoon and evening. Extreme Heat First Before storms arrive, the state will endure a brief but intense surge of heat and humidity. Highs will climb into the low to mid-90s, and with [...]
Connecticut Weather Blog: A Muggy Start to the Week with Storms and Heat Ahead
As we head into the new week, Connecticut is in for a stretch of humid, unsettled weather with a few rounds of showers and storms, followed by a potential heat wave midweek. Tonight: Low Clouds and Patchy Fog A weak cold front is slowly approaching from the west, but most of the state [...]
Unsettled July Stretch: Humidity and Storms
Monday (July 7) – Hot, Humid & Breezy Highs: Upper 80s to low 90s (cooler by the shoreline) Feels Like: Low to mid 90s due to high humidity. Conditions: Mostly sunny and breezy with SW winds. Heat Advisory: In effect due to elevated heat index values. Afternoon/Evening: Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms [...]