Temperatures Rise This Week Bringing a Summer Feel to CT
A strong area of high pressure in the upper atmosphere is moving over the eastern U.S. this week, bringing warm weather to Connecticut and the first chance at 90 degree temperatures this season. Winds will be light, mostly from the south at 10 mph or less. Skies will be [...]
7 YEARS AGO: Storms Leave a Path of Destruction
7 YEARS AGO the worst severe weather outbreak of this generation roared through Connecticut. This remains a benchmark storm for the area, with damage still notable along the hardest hit areas all these years later. The radar frame below captures the storm near maximum strength over the Candlewood Lake [...]
Heavy Rain Late Thursday Into Friday: What To Expect
That's right... it's about tp to get wet again. Key Points: Heavy Rainfall: Expect 1-2 inches of rain from Thursday night to Friday, with some areas in Orange County possibly seeing up to 3 inches. Flooding Concerns: Urban and poor drainage areas might experience flooding during the Friday morning commute, but [...]
Loud and ‘Rolling’ Thunder – Anatomy of an Early Spring Storm
Did you notice the exceptionally loud and "rolling" thunder yesterday? On Saturday afternoon, the atmosphere was unstable enough for storms, and dew points had risen to the middle 60s. The air had a muggy feel to it as a line of storms approached from the west. Ahead of this [...]
Temps Rise Into the Holiday Weekend – Easter Outlook
After a very cold day on Wednesday with wind chills in the 30s, temperatures rebound nicely for the end of the week. GFS Highs Saturday The holiday weekend will be warm, with temperatures in the 70s for many on Saturday. It may even approach 80 degrees across [...]
Wind Ramps Up for Tuesday: Bundle Up!
A cold front will swing into the area Tuesday morning - likely between 6AM and 9AM. This will bring WIND and COLD into CT in a big way. Temperatures likely rise a bit during the day today because of the strong sun angle, but upper 30s to low 40s [...]
The Unexpected Power of Showers: How a Gust Front Caused Wind Damage in Western Connecticut
On a seemingly ordinary Saturday in western Connecticut with a 'few showers' in the forecast during the afternoon, a line of mostly regular showers unexpectedly gave rise to a powerful gust front, leading to significant wind damage across the area. While gust fronts are typically associated with stronger thunderstorms, [...]