Isaias: All But Eight Customers Are Without Power In This CT Town Isaias: All But Eight Customers Are Without Power In This CT Town
Isaias: All But Eight Customers Are Without Power In This CT Town Some communities were hit harder than others when Tropical Storm Isaias ravaged the region. In Connecticut, in the town of Roxbury, in Litchfield County, all but eight of Eversource’s 1,352 customers were reporting outages more than 24 hours after the storm struck, among the hardest-hit areas in Connecticut. Related story - Isaias: NY, CT Both Declare States Of Emergency As of late Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 5, 99.41 of Eversource’s customers in Roxbury were still reporting outages, the second-largest percentage across the state, behind only Andover, where all 1,430 of the utility comp…
Fairfield County Isaias Update: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power, Towns Most Affected Fairfield County Isaias Update: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power, Towns Most Affected
Fairfield County Isaias Update: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power, Towns Most Affected Nearly half of Eversource’s Connecticut customers remain without power a day after Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through the region, toppling trees and power lines. As of 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 618,418 of Eversource’s 1,281,259 Connecticut customers were still in the dark as the company works around the clock to make repairs following the storm. In Fairfield County, outages were still being reported in: Danbury: 16,104; Norwalk: 14,606; Westport: 12,215; Greenwich: 9,675; Stamford: 9,046; Newtown: 9,037; Ridgefield: 8,501; New Canaan: 7,703; Brookfield: 5,833; Wilton: 5,453; Mon…
Isaias: CT Man Killed By Falling Tree During Height Of Storm Isaias: CT Man Killed By Falling Tree During Height Of Storm
Isaias: CT Man Killed By Falling Tree During Height Of Storm A man was killed by a falling tree during the height of Tropical Storm Isaias in Connecticut. The incident happened in New Haven County just after 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 in Naugatuck. The 66-year-old man had exited his vehicle and attempted to move branches from the roadway in the area of Andrew Mountain Road and Red Maple Court, Naugatuck Police said. While moving the branches, a tree fell, striking the man.  The injuries were fatal, police said.  The identity of the man, who is Naugatuck resident, is being withheld pending notification of all next of …
Tropical Storm: Widespread Reports Of Damage In Hard-Hit Fairfield County Tropical Storm: Widespread Reports Of Damage In Hard-Hit Fairfield County
Tropical Storm: Widespread Reports Of Damage In Hard-Hit Fairfield County There are widespread reports of damage from Tropical Storm Isaias throughout hard-hit Fairfield County, with dangerous winds causing toppled trees and power lines, leading to numerous road closures and thousands of outages. Rainfall wrapped up in the area by about 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, with less rain falling than expected due to the rapid pace of the system. Strong winds are expected to continue through much of the evening. At 1:38 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Norwalk, moving north at 70 mph.  That led to a Thunderstorm Warning being is…
Tropical Storm Isaias Update: These Fairfield County Towns Most Affected By Power Outages Tropical Storm Isaias Update: These Fairfield County Towns Most Affected By Power Outages
Tropical Storm Isaias Update: These Fairfield County Towns Most Affected By Power Outages Click here for a new, updated story - Tropical Storm: Widespread Reports Of Damage In Hard-Hit Fairfield County Some Fairfield County communities fared better than others as Tropical Storm Isaias raged through the region, leaving millions of East Coasters without power. Eversource was working to respond to thousands of reported outages as of 4:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 after the storm toppled trees and sent power lines and poles flying across roadways. Many of the towns hit hardest were in the area of the county covered by a Tornado Warning issued around 1:30 p.m. and lasting until 2:15 p…
Tropical Storm Isaias: Metro-North Suspends Service Due To High Winds, Hazardous Conditions Tropical Storm Isaias: Metro-North Suspends Service Due To High Winds, Hazardous Conditions
Tropical Storm Isaias: Metro-North Suspends Service Due To High Winds, Hazardous Conditions The gusty winds, falling trees, and wild weather brought to the region by Tropical Storm Isaias has forced Metro-North to suspend service due to the hazardous conditions. The MTA announced that Metro-North service on the Hudson, Harlem and New Haven Lines is currently suspended as of 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 due to high winds and the conditions caused by the storm. According to MTA, service will resume “as soon as conditions safely allow.” Earlier in the day, the MTA had cautioned that travel plans should be arranged by the early afternoon in the event Tropical Storm Isaias struck soo…
Thousands In Connecticut Without Power As Tropical Storm Isaias Hits Area Thousands In Connecticut Without Power As Tropical Storm Isaias Hits Area
Thousands In Connecticut Without Power As Tropical Storm Isaias Hits Area Click here for an updated story - Tropical Storm Isaias Update: These Fairfield County Towns Most Affected By Power Outages Thousands of Connecticut residents are without power as Tropical Storm Isaias brings whipping winds and rain to the region, toppling trees limbs and power lines. Eversource was reporting that 2,879 of its 1,281,259 Connecticut customers were without power as of 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4. United Illuminated was reporting seven outages impacting 2,091 of its customers. In Fairfield County, Eversource had 544 customers without power in Greenwich, followed by Wilton (5…
Tornado Watch Now In Effect For Fairfield County Tornado Watch Now In Effect For Fairfield County
Tornado Watch Now In Effect For Fairfield County As Tropical Storm Isaias nears, a Tornado Watch has been issued for much of the region. The watch is in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4. It is for areas mainly south of I-84 in New York and Connecticut. (See image above.) Related story - Tracking Isaias: Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages, Possible Tornadoes Among Threats The main threats with this the storm system are heavy rainfall, strong winds, minor to moderate coastal flooding, along with high surf and dangerous rip currents.  The time frame for Isaias' strongest impact in this area is from about 3 p…
Tracking Isaias: Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages, Possible Tornadoes Among Threats Tracking Isaias: Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages, Possible Tornadoes Among Threats
Tracking Isaias: Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages, Possible Tornadoes Among Threats This story has been updated. The eye of Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to track near the New York/Connecticut border after it arrives in the region on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 4. Drenching rain may lead to flooding and winds between 35 to 45 miles per hour with gusts as high as 60 to 65 mph could cause power outages. In addition, the storm may be accompanied by isolated tornadoes, especially near coastal areas. The time frame for Isaias' strongest impact in this area is early Tuesday afternoon, with the storm moving at a faster pace than earlier predicted. A Tropical Storm Warning and …
Storm Watch: Here Are Brand-New Rainfall Amount/Wind Strength Projections For Isaias Storm Watch: Here Are Brand-New Rainfall Amount/Wind Strength Projections For Isaias
Storm Watch: Here Are Brand-New Rainfall Amount/Wind Strength Projections For Isaias Drenching rain, possible flooding and wind gusts of 50 miles per hour will hit the region as  Tropical Storm Isaias makes its way up the East Coast. The time frame for Isaias' strongest impact in this area during the afternoon and into the evening on Tuesday, Aug. 4. A Tropical Storm Warning and Flash Flood Watch cover the entire region from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for areas along the coast. Locally heavy rain is expected with a widespread 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches possible. For projected ra…
Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival
Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival Scattered severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, strong winds and hail are expected, with isolated tornadoes possible, ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane turned Tropical Storm Isaias.  Showers and storms are possible starting Sunday morning, Aug. 2. The likelihood of storms increases Sunday afternoon and evening. The highest chance for storms will be north and west of New York City from about 2 p.m. until 11 p.m. Sunday. Damaging winds, heavy rain and large hail are the main threats, however, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, the National Weather Service said in …
Newly Released Forecast Cone For Tropical Storm Isaias Includes CT Newly Released Forecast Cone For Tropical Storm Isaias Includes CT
Newly Released Forecast Cone For Tropical Storm Isaias Includes CT Tropical Storm Isaias is projected to gain hurricane strength as it nears the southern United States coast and with its track expected to move farther east, its latest projected forecast cone includes New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts. A tropical storm watch was issued at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 30 for the east coast of Florida by the National Hurricane Center. At the time of the advisory, Isaias was about 250 miles south of the Bahamas. Earlier report: Tropical System With Uncertain Long-Range Track Nears US Coast The storm is expected to strengthen to Category 1…