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Rainy First Half Of Weekend Will Be Followed By Shift In Weather Pattern
The first half of the weekend will be marked by rainy, dreary conditions before a big change in the weather pattern. Precipitation will linger throughout the day and into the evening on Saturday, May 20, marking an end to a long stretch of dry days. The rain, which will be heavy at times, will be accompanied by areas of fog Saturday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be in the low 60s. A widespread 1.5 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected with locally higher amounts of close to 3 inches possible in some spots, especially farther east.…
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Line Of Severe Thunderstorms Moving West To East With Strong Wind Gusts, Small Hail, Lightning
A line of severe storms is moving through the region from west to east on Saturday afternoon, May 28. Storm activity is expected to continue into early Saturday evening. A slow moving cold front is triggering the system, according to the National Weather Service. Lightning alerts have been issued for parts of the region. Strong gusty winds in excess of 40 miles per hour, half-inch hail, and locally heavy rain have been reported. "Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issu…
Police & Fire
State Police Urge Motorists To Be On Alert After Crashes Cause Six Deaths Within Minutes
State police officials are urging motorists to be on high alert after a pair of wrong-way crashes on Connecticut highways left six dead over the weekend just minutes apart. Troopers in New Haven County responded to a stretch of I-91 in Meriden at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, where there was a report of a wrong-way crash involving a Toyota Camry and BMW X5. Earlier story - Two CT Women Killed In Wrong-Way, Head-On I-91 Crash A 21-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman were both pronounced dead at the scene, police said. That same morning at approximately 2:45 a.m., troopers …
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Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold
A massive cross-country winter storm that brought a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the region has been followed by a wave of Arctic air, creating icy conditions. "Temperatures will remain well below freezing into this morning," the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued Saturday morning, Feb. 5. "This will lead to slippery conditions, especially on untreated surfaces. "Black ice will be prevalent due to the wintry precipitation that fell on Friday and Friday evening, Feb. 4. "Walkways will be slippery! If driving. Pleas…
Weather
Major New Storm Taking Aim On Region Expected To Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions
A massive winter storm barreling across the country will bring a mix of snow, sleet and rain that is expected to cause hazardous driving conditions in much of the region at the end of the workweek. Not only will the storm impact around 90 million people, but also retailers and consumers, according to AccuWeather.com. "We could be looking at a big mess in moving products to where people and businesses need them as a result of our latest winter storm, and this interruption in the supply chain may be felt for weeks," said AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter. The storm will s…
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Sweeping Through Area
With rounds of strong thunderstorms now sweeping through, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 for the entire area. Be on the lookout for rapidly changing weather conditions into the evening, the National Weather Service said. The chance for storm activity will continue for several hours after the watch ends, until 1 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. During that time, more than an inch of rainfall is likely, with locally higher amounts. The main threat will be damaging winds with gusts up to 70 miles per hour possible that could bring down trees, …
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Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages
The first day of the new year has sprung with breezy conditions more typical of the early spring than early winter. New Year's Day has started with milder temperatures after the mercury climbed above the 50-degree mark overnight. But the temperature will drop during the afternoon, falling to the low-40s, after clouds give way to sunshine. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1. The strongest winds are expected between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Impacts may include downed trees, large branches and power lines, with scattered power outages expected, according to t…
Lifestyle
Black Ice Is One Of Winter’s Top Dangers: Here's What You Should Do To Stay Safe
Officials in the area are warning residents of the dangers of black ice. Black ice can cause severe injury to drivers and pedestrians alike, and navigating through it safely is as easy as keeping these tips in mind: If you’re walking in snowy or icy conditions, wear proper footwear. Your shoes or boots need to have sufficient traction to prevent the slippery conditions from causing you to fall. Use handrails whenever possible and keep your feet on the ground instead of lifting them up. It’s called the “penguin shuffle” and it can help prevent injury. Drivers, know how to handle your vehicl…
Weather
Weekend Washout? We'll See Warmer Temps, Plenty Of Rain
Light snow followed by temperatures hovering around the freezing mark resulted in black ice conditions in portions of the area during the Friday morning commute. Hazardous travel is possible, especially on bridges and overpasses, the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued just before 6:30 a.m. But temperatures will steadily rise and Friday will be one of the warmest days in a while, with a high in the upper-40s. Friday will also mark the start of a stretch of rainy weather. There is a chance of light rain or drizzle Friday morning through late in the afternoon…
Police & Fire
Hot Stuff: Prolonged Period Of Dangerous Heat, Humidity Hits Area
A prolonged period of dangerous heat and humidity will last through the July 4th holiday.The peak of the heat will come Sunday, July 1 with the heat index (combination of temperature and humidity) hitting as high as 108 in some parts of the area. (See third image above.) An Excessive Heat Watch will be in effect from noon Sunday until 9 p.m. Monday, July 2. Saturday's heat index values will be in the low-90s. (See second image above.) A Heat Advisory has been issued for Saturday from noon until 9 p.m. A heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it…
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Eye Of The Storm: Heavy Snowfall Before Storm Winds Down Early Sunday
Click here for an updated story: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area A fast-moving storm system has arrived in the area, with snowfall totals expected to be more than half a foot in some spots. Snowfall accumulation of 4 to 8 inches is projected for most of the area before the system winds down early Sunday morning. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected late Saturday night into the very early hours of Sunday morning, with visibility of less than a quarter-mile at times. The reduced visibility and snow-covered roads will make for difficult travel cond…
Weather
Deep Freeze: Wind Chill Advisory Extended To Sunday For Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The dangerous deep freeze is not over for Fairfield County. A Wind Chill Advisory has been extended until 8 a.m. Sunday for Fairfield County as well as most of Connecticut and the tri-state area. The very cold wind chills of 10 below zero to 20 below zero can cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. The high on Saturday will near 11 degrees — under sunny skies. But it will be blustery, with a northwest wind of 16 to 20 mph and gusts as high as 30 mph. It's so cold that the popular Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport is closed due to the weather con…
News
Digging Out: Metro-North Reduces Train Schedule For Friday
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Metro-North trains will run on a reduced weekday schedule on Friday, Jan. 5, due to the impact of a strong nor'easter and extremely low temperatures. Some trains will be combined, and others will be canceled, Metro-North said. Metro-North also warned customers to expect delays as cleanup continues from the large snowstorm on Thursday. Train riders should check current timetables and note the following trains are canceled and/or combined on the New Haven Line for Friday: Inbound-AM PEAK: The 7:04 a.m. from New Rochelle is combined with the 6:30 a.m. from Stam…
News
Metro-North Reduces Train Service For Evening Commute Due To Snow, Cold
UPDATE: FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — For the remainder of Thursday, Metro-North will be operating a reduced schedule due to the impact of the winter storm and extremely low temperatures. Some trains will be combined, and others are canceled for the evening rush hour, Metro-North said. Here are the changes on the New Haven Line for Thursday afternoon: Outbound The 5:21 p.m. train from GCT to New Rochelle is combined with the 5:18 p.m. train to Harrison, which will depart GCT at 5:21 p.m. and will make all of the station stops of the two trains. The 5:33 p.m. train from GCT to Harrison is co…
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