New Storm System Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern New Storm System Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern
New Storm System Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern A new storm is headed to the region and it will bring days of dreary weather and a big change in the weather pattern, including a drop in temperatures. Tuesday, April 13 will be a dry day with morning clouds giving way to afternoon sunshine and a high temperature in the low 60s. After a partly sunny start on Wednesday, April 14, clouds will increase in the afternoon as the high temperature reaches the mid 60s. The slow-moving system will then begin to make its way to the region, starting late in the evening on Wednesday, bringing rounds of wet weather. There will be on-and-off showers and…
New Storm System Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds With Thunderstorms Possible New Storm System Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds With Thunderstorms Possible
New Storm System Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds With Thunderstorms Possible The second half of the weekend will see a storm system sweep through that will bring a new round of rainfall and gusty winds as well as possible thunderstorms. It will arrive late Sunday morning, March 28.  Ahead of the storm, there will be patchy fog arriving around 3 a.m. and continuing until around noontime on Sunday. Look for showers to begin around 10 a.m., along with the possibility of a thunderstorm. Rain will be heavy at times and winds will be strong with speeds of 10 to 15 miles per hour and gusts as high as 30 mph. Sunday's high temperature will be in the upper 50s. Up to…
Storm Watch: Here's Latest Timing, Snowfall Projections Storm Watch: Here's Latest Timing, Snowfall Projections
Storm Watch: Here's Latest Timing, Snowfall Projections A wide-ranging storm that will sweep through the region will bring a mix of accumulating snow, sleet, and rain. The system will arrive from the west to east late in the morning on Tuesday, Jan. 26, with precipitation overspreading the area after noontime. (See projection in the first image above).  The storm will continue through the afternoon and into the early evening. (See the projection in the second image above.) Snow showers in the afternoon and evening moving southeast will result in reduced visibilities and slick travel at times, the National Weather Service said, noting motor…
Here Are Areas That Will See Accumulating Snowfall From Storm System Here Are Areas That Will See Accumulating Snowfall From Storm System
Here Are Areas That Will See Accumulating Snowfall From Storm System Some parts of the region will see several inches of snowfall from a storm system that will sweep through the Northeast. The time frame for the storm is Friday night, Jan. 15 into Saturday, Jan. 16, with most of the region seeing mainly rain. Thursday, Jan. 14 started off with spotty rain and snow showers in some spots. The rest of the day will be mostly cloudy with the high temperature the low 40s, according to the National Weather Service. Friday will also be cloudy with a high temperature in the mid 40s. The storm system will arrive late Friday night, after around 10 p.m. Most…
Here's Latest Power Restoration Update After Storm Sweeps Through Connecticut Here's Latest Power Restoration Update After Storm Sweeps Through Connecticut
Here's Latest Power Restoration Update After Storm Sweeps Through Connecticut Power has been restored to nearly all customers in Connecticut who experienced outages after a potent storm system swept through the region Christmas Eve into Christmas Day. Here are the number of customers without power just before 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27 by utility company (click on each link for breakdowns by community): Eversource, 11 (down from 32,563 at this time Friday, Dec. 25) United Illuminating, 0 (down from 420 Friday, Dec. 25) The majority of those who lost power during the storm saw the restoration of services during the day on Saturday. Related story: S…
Thousands Remain Without Power After Storm Sweeps Through Connecticut Thousands Remain Without Power After Storm Sweeps Through Connecticut
Thousands Remain Without Power After Storm Sweeps Through Connecticut Thousands remain without power in Connecticut after a potent storm system swept through the region Christmas Eve into Christmas Day. Here are the number of customers without power just after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26 by utility company (click on each link for breakdowns by community): Eversource, 3,823 (down from 32,563 at this time Friday, Dec. 25) United Illuminating, 0 (down from 420 Friday, Dec. 25) The majority of those who lost power during the storm saw the restoration of services during the day on Saturday. Related story: Snow Way! Mother Nature May Be Ready T…
Storm Knocks Out Power To Tens Of Thousands In Connecticut Storm Knocks Out Power To Tens Of Thousands In Connecticut
Storm Knocks Out Power To Tens Of Thousands In Connecticut A powerful storm system bringing heavy downpours and damaging winds has resulted in numerous downed tree limbs, leading to road closures and tens of thousands of power outages in Connecticut. Here are the number of customers without power just after 8:30 a.m. on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, listed by utility company (click on each link for breakdowns by community): Eversource, 32,563 United Illuminating, 420 In areas hardest hit, residents are being urged to avoid travel Christmas morning to allow utility crews to clear roadways and conduct repairs. Winds of 25 to 35 miles per hou…
Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued By National Weather Service For Powerful Christmas Eve Storm Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued By National Weather Service For Powerful Christmas Eve Storm
Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued By National Weather Service For Powerful Christmas Eve Storm The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement for a powerful system that will sweep through the area on Christmas Eve, bringing drenching rain, thunderstorms, and damaging winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for the storm is Thursday night, Dec. 24 into Friday morning, Dec. 25. "The combination of lingering snowpack and heavy rain may bring flooding, with the highest potential across northeast New Jersey, the Lower Hudson Valley, and southern Connecticut," said the National Weather Service statement, issued early Tuesday mornin…
Complex Storm System Will Bring Soaking Rain, Dangerous Wind Gusts, Wintry Mix, Snowfall Complex Storm System Will Bring Soaking Rain, Dangerous Wind Gusts, Wintry Mix, Snowfall
Complex Storm System Will Bring Soaking Rain, Dangerous Wind Gusts, Wintry Mix, Snowfall A complex storm system will sweep through the area, bringing heavy rain, dangerous wind gusts that could cause power outages, a wintry mix for parts of the area, and accumulating snow for others. The time frame for the storm is Friday night, Dec. 4 into Saturday afternoon, Dec. 5. Wind gusts will be between 40 to 50 miles per hour for most of the region. (See first image above.) Areas north of I-84 in New York and Connecticut could see between 1 to 3 inches of snowfall. Parts of upstate New York, Connecticut, and Western Massachusetts could get up to a half-foot of snowfall with 12 to…
New Potent Storm System Will Bring Rain Throughout Area, Snow To Parts Of Region New Potent Storm System Will Bring Rain Throughout Area, Snow To Parts Of Region
New Potent Storm System Will Bring Rain Throughout Area, Snow To Parts Of Region A week that began with a big storm accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds that caused power outages will end with another potent system that will push through the region. Unlike the storm that hit the area on Monday, Nov. 30, this one has the potential to bring a mix of snow and rain north of I-84 in New York and Connecticut and accumulating snowfall in areas farther north and inland. (See image above.) "The exact storm track remains uncertain which will be an important factor when determining precipitation type and amounts," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather…
Storm Watch: Here's Latest On System Bringing Heavy Rain, Damaging Wind Gusts To Region Storm Watch: Here's Latest On System Bringing Heavy Rain, Damaging Wind Gusts To Region
Storm Watch: Here's Latest On System Bringing Heavy Rain, Damaging Wind Gusts To Region The first workweek after Thanksgiving will start out as a washout. A storm system will sweep through the area bringing soaking rain, thunderstorms, and possible wind gusts of up to 55 miles per hour in parts of the region that could cause power outages. The storm will arrive Monday morning, Nov. 30, and continue through the early evening. Deep low pressure tracking west of the region will produce strong southerly winds Monday and Monday night, the National Weather Service said in a new Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued Sunday morning, Nov. 29. Depending on the ultimate …
Some Schools In Fairfield County Are Closed Due To COVID, Power Outages Some Schools In Fairfield County Are Closed Due To COVID, Power Outages
Some Schools In Fairfield County Are Closed Due To COVID, Power Outages Schools throughout Fairfield County are closed due to loss of power from powerful storms with strong wind gusts that moved through the area and new COVID-19 cases at other schools. The storm roared through the county on Sunday evening, Nov. 15, causing thousands of power outages and downed trees and utility wires. In Norwalk, Ponus Ridge Middle School, Jefferson Elementary at Ponus, and Norwalk Early Childhood Center, and Wolfpit Elementary are closed due to power outages.  Nathan Hale Middle School, Roton Middle School, and West Rocks Middle School are closed due to COVID-1…