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, [...]
Winds Ramp Up for Friday
No official Wind Advisory today, but it is going to be gusty across the state and particularly the Western half. Expect widespread gusts 35 to 45 mph with isolated gusts to 50 mph. This could be enough to cause isolated to scattered power outage issues. I'm between a 2 [...]
Pleasant Weather Returns Tuesday and Wednesday
Temperatures will drop to near or below freezing Monday night. With some residual moisture, it is possible there is patchy black ice or refreeze, especially in areas that saw more than an inch of rainfall where runoff may be more common. High pressure builds in for Tuesday and Wednesday [...]
Mild Weather to Start the Work Week – No Snow In Sight
Highs have reached the middle 60s across CT as of 3:30PM Monday. Latest observations below: Mild temperatures appear likely to hang around with lots of 50s and 60s through the next several days away from the immediate shoreline. Sensors show Long Island Sound temperatures are still right around 40 [...]
Wind Advisory Issued Thursday Night into Friday
A WIND ADVISROY is in effect statewide from this this evening through Friday evening. Winds will slowly ramp up this as this evening progresses. It will start to feel gustier after 6PM and then winds will really ramp up between 10PM and 12AM. The peak of the winds will [...]
Heavy Rainfall Wednesday Evening: Thunder Possible
Drizzle and light showers are being reported over the area this morning. Expect breezy conditions with periods of drizzle and scattered showers to continue through the day today. Temperatures will be warm (middle 50s for most) but a strong cold front will impact the area this evening. HRRR [...]