BIG HEAT Becoming Increasingly Likely Next Week
After a relatively cool and rainy start to June across the Northeast, a dramatic shift in the weather pattern is on the horizon. A strong high-amplitude ridge is forecast to build over the eastern United States beginning Sunday, ushering in the hottest air mass of the season so far. [...]
Summer Heat Builds Midweek Before Unsettled Weekend in Connecticut
Connecticut is in for a noticeable warm-up midweek as summer-like conditions take hold. After a stretch of cooler, unsettled weather, Wednesday and Thursday will bring the warmest temperatures of the week, with highs climbing well into the 80s and even low 90s in some inland areas. Behind a departing [...]
Severe Weather Risk Friday for Connecticut
Connecticut faces a marginal to slight risk of severe weather today, as a warm and unstable air mass builds across the region. Mostly to partly sunny skies will allow temperatures to climb into the 80s, fueling surface heating and moderate atmospheric instability. Forecast models suggest instability values (SBCAPE) between [...]
Air Quality Alert Issued for All of Connecticut on Wednesday
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for several counties—including Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and Northern New London—in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM on Wednesday. This alert is due to expected elevated levels of ground-level ozone, a pollutant that can pose health risks, especially during [...]
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 [...]