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First Day Of Summer 'Freebies' To Cool You Off From Soaring Temps First Day Of Summer 'Freebies' To Cool You Off From Soaring Temps
First Day Of Summer 'Freebies' To Cool You Off From Soaring Temps As temperatures soar across Connecticut on the first day of Summer, smart business owners across the state are offering free items to cool off, including bottled water and vanilla milkshakes. According to the National Weather Service, the heat index is expected to reach 101 degrees on Thursday, June 20, in Hartford County, while other areas of the state will bake with temperatures in the upper 90s to nearly 100 degrees. To help cool off and stave off heat stroke, cities and towns have opened cooling centers, including in Fairfield County in Bridgeport.  Meanwhile, savvy business owner…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Super Scorcher Will Be Followed By New Round Of Severe Storms, Change In Weather Pattern Super Scorcher Will Be Followed By New Round Of Severe Storms, Change In Weather Pattern
Super Scorcher Will Be Followed By New Round Of Severe Storms, Change In Weather Pattern The hottest days of the summer will linger into the first half of the weekend before an approaching cold front ignites a new round of severe storms that will lead to a big change in the weather pattern. Friday, July 28 is likely to be the warmest day of the week -- and perhaps of the year -- with the high temperature in the mid-90s, and a heat index (the combination of the temperature and humidity) around 100 degrees or more, according to the National Weather Service. In some parts of the Northeast, the heat index could hit as high as 110 degrees. (Click on the first image ab…

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by Joe Lombardi
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First Day Of Summer Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast First Day Of Summer Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast
First Day Of Summer Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast The start of summer is now just a couple of days away, and it will be followed by a change in the weather pattern. Skies could be hazy at times during the week due to ongoing smoke from Canadian wildfires, especially in areas farther north and west. (See the image above from AccuWeather.com.) Monday, June 19 will bring a mix of sun and clouds and a high temperature generally in the upper 70s, according to the National Weather Service. Tuesday, June 20 will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the mid-70s.  Areas farther north and inland could see an isolated shower or stor…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Here's Brand-New Father's Day Forecast, Outlook Leading Into First Day Of Summer Here's Brand-New Father's Day Forecast, Outlook Leading Into First Day Of Summer
Here's Brand-New Father's Day Forecast, Outlook Leading Into First Day Of Summer Have outdoor plans for Father's Day on Sunday, June 18? There's some good news. It's now looking better than earlier forecasts indicated. It will be dry throughout the day and good to go for those plans, with partly to mostly sunny skies and a high temperature in the mid to upper 70s, according to the National Weather Service.  But there's still a slight chance of isolated showers in spots, mainly late in the afternoon. Skies could be hazy at times during the week due to ongoing smoke from Canadian wildfires, especially in areas farther north and west. (See the image above from …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Westport Road Paving Gets Underway To Fix Those Potholes, Here's Where Westport Road Paving Gets Underway To Fix Those Potholes, Here's Where
Westport Road Paving Gets Underway To Fix Those Potholes, Here's Where It's summer and that means it's time to go to the beach and not as fun, pave the roads to get rid of those pesky potholes. The Westport Public Works Department said on Thursday, May 11 that paving will get underway on Monday, May 15, and continue through mid-June. Town roadways slated for paving are: Oak Street Rodgers Way Reimer Road Sprucewood Lane High Point Road Adams Farm Road Greystone Farm Lane Wedge Wood Road Peaceful Lane Chapel Hill Road Pritchard Lane Increase Lane Harding Lane Sunrise Road Is your roadway not on the list? For questions, call the Public Works Office at 203-341-…

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by Kathy Reakes
Weather
Rare Summer Nor'easter Could Be Headed To Region, Forecasters Say Rare Summer Nor'easter Could Be Headed To Region, Forecasters Say
Rare Summer Nor'easter Could Be Headed To Region, Forecasters Say New update: Projected Track Develops For Potential Rare Summer Nor'easter A pleasant, dry weekend marked by refreshing air with low humidity will be followed by the chance for a rare summer Nor'easter, according to forecasters. Sunday, Aug. 14 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the low 80s and calm winds. Clouds will thicken a bit on Monday, Aug. 15, which will be partly sunny, with a high temperature near 80 degrees, and a chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. A storm developing across the mid-Atlantic on Monday will threaten this region on both Tuesday, A…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps
Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps The arrival of dramatically warmer air will result in the first heat wave of the summer in much of the region, and amid the rise in temperatures will be the potential for a brand-new round of severe thunderstorms later in the week. The time frame for the latest storm is on Thursday, July 21 from the mid-afternoon to the early evening, according to the National Weather Service. (See the image above.) A potent system that brought multiple rounds of storms on Monday, July 18 resulted in flooding and power outages in many areas. Tuesday, July 19 will be sunny and warm with a high tem…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Start Of Summer Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern Start Of Summer Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern
Start Of Summer Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern Change is in the air as summer officially starts. The most notable change in the weather pattern will be the increase in moisture, according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dan Pydynowski. The mainly dry stretch will be followed by scattered showers on the first day of summer on Tuesday, June 21, which will also usher in the start of more humid air through the end of the week. Tuesday will be a partly sunny day with a high temperature in the low 70s, and the chance for showers starting in the mid-afternoon, and continuing through Tuesday evening. Areas most likely to see showers are s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Stretch Of Below-Average Temps Will Be Followed By Storm Chance As Summer Officially Starts Stretch Of Below-Average Temps Will Be Followed By Storm Chance As Summer Officially Starts
Stretch Of Below-Average Temps Will Be Followed By Storm Chance As Summer Officially Starts A stretch of unseasonable, below-average temperatures will last through the long weekend before  a change in the weather pattern arrives just as summer officially starts. For Juneteenth/Father's Day on Sunday, June 19, it will be a bit milder than it was on Saturday, June 18, but temperatures will still be below normal by around 10 degrees, with a high temperature in the 60s, according to the National Weather Service.  It will be windy again with the strongest winds during the early to mid afternoon. Expect mostly sunny conditions, except across the far eastern sections of t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Blast Of Summer-Like Heat Will Be Followed By New Round Of Storms, Shift In Temperatures Blast Of Summer-Like Heat Will Be Followed By New Round Of Storms, Shift In Temperatures
Blast Of Summer-Like Heat Will Be Followed By New Round Of Storms, Shift In Temperatures A brief, summer-like surge of warm air will be followed by a new round of showers and thunderstorms that will lead to another shift in temperatures. Parts of the region could see record temperatures for this time of year on Tuesday, May 31, with the high expected to hit the 90-degree mark in most areas, according to the National Weather Service. With the humidity factored in, the heat index will be around 100 degrees in much of the region. It won't take long for things to cool down, with the overnight low falling into the mid 50s. An unsettled stretch starts on Wednesday, June 1…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern Will Take Another Turn Starting This Weekend Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern Will Take Another Turn Starting This Weekend
Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern Will Take Another Turn Starting This Weekend A Memorial Day weekend that was more like March than May was followed by a summerlike stretch with high temperatures hitting the 90s. The topsy-turvy weather pattern will take another turn with a return to cooler temperatures starting this weekend and continuing into next weekend, according to AccuWeather. (See the first image above.) Saturday, June 12 will be cloudy with a high temperature in the upper 60s. Showers are possible at times, mainly in the morning. For areas most likely to see showers, click on the second image above. Skies will gradually begin clearing overnight with mostly s…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Real 'Unofficial Start Of Summer': Here's How Much Warmer It Is Than Over Memorial Day Weekend Real 'Unofficial Start Of Summer': Here's How Much Warmer It Is Than Over Memorial Day Weekend
Real 'Unofficial Start Of Summer': Here's How Much Warmer It Is Than Over Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day weekend is known as the unofficial start of summer. But that couldn't have been further from the case this year with high temperatures averaging about 20 degrees below normal last weekend. Now, on the first weekend of June, parts of the region, especially farther inland, are on the brink of the first heatwave of 2021. (See the first image above.) A heatwave is defined as three or more straight days with a high temperature of 90 degrees or more. Some spots could see record warmth for this time of year on Sunday, June 6, which will be sunny, with a high temperature in the upper …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
After The Storm: Here's Latest Memorial Day, Five-Day Forecast After The Storm: Here's Latest Memorial Day, Five-Day Forecast
After The Storm: Here's Latest Memorial Day, Five-Day Forecast A days-long stationary front that led to numerous rounds of rain and temperatures 20 degrees or more below normal the last few days has finally moved off the coast. The result will be a decent day on Monday, May 31, salvaging a big part of Memorial Day Weekend - Memorial Day itself. Skies remain cloudy to start the day Monday, but peeks of sunshine will break through Memorial Day afternoon, with more seasonable temperatures, as the high temperature reaches the mid 60s. It will be partly cloudy Monday evening and through the overnight hours, with a low temperature around  50 degre…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Major Chlorine Shortage Could Cause Pool Closures Major Chlorine Shortage Could Cause Pool Closures
Major Chlorine Shortage Could Cause Pool Closures A national chlorine shortage could lead to headaches for pool owners and Americans ready to get out of the house and head to area pools and parks following the yearlong COVID-19 pandemic. What was expected to be a busy summer for pool owners and goers has turned cloudy - similar to the pool water - due to the shortage, which is delaying their ability to get things set up for the summer. Chlorine is used to prevent and kill algae in pools, while also protecting swimmers from waterborne illnesses. In response to the shortage, some pool professionals have been stockpiling chlorine tablets beh…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
New Summer 2021 Forecast Reveals When To Expect Frequent Storms, Hottest Stretch New Summer 2021 Forecast Reveals When To Expect Frequent Storms, Hottest Stretch
New Summer 2021 Forecast Reveals When To Expect Frequent Storms, Hottest Stretch Most associate summer with sun and fun. But it's also a season marked by severe weather, including storms, wildfires, extreme heat, and droughts. The first part of the summer will feature frequent thunderstorms across the Northeast, according to AccuWeather. Those storms in June and July will help ward off long-duration heat waves. (See first and second images above.) The hottest conditions of the summer will come in August, according to AccuWeather's lead long-range forecaster Paul Pastelok. “We could have a dry spell later in the summer that could spark some intense heat for a time,” P…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Scattered Thunderstorms, High Humidity Will Mark Arrival Of Summer, Father's Day Scattered Thunderstorms, High Humidity Will Mark Arrival Of Summer, Father's Day
Scattered Thunderstorms, High Humidity Will Mark Arrival Of Summer, Father's Day It's the first weekend of summer and it's going to feel like it. Warm temperatures, high humidity and scattered, pop-up thunderstorms -- all summer staples -- will mark the weather pattern for the days to come. The June solstice, marking the start of summer,  is Saturday, June 20, at 5:44 p.m. Saturday will be partly sunny, hazy, hot and humid with a high temperature in the low to mid 80s.  There will be a chance for passing showers and thunderstorms starting late in the afternoon. The chance increases in the evening and will continue until around 9 p.m. Saturday. It will be mo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Stormy Start For Memorial Day Weekend: Here's Latest Forecast Stormy Start For Memorial Day Weekend: Here's Latest Forecast
Stormy Start For Memorial Day Weekend: Here's Latest Forecast Memorial Day Weekend, marking the unofficial start to summer, will have a stormy start. Saturday, May 23 has started off with patchy morning fog and thick cloud cover.  There will be showers at times during the day with a chance for late morning and early afternoon thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be in the mid 60s.  Up to a half-inch of rain is possible. Clouds will decrease before daybreak on Sunday, May 24: on what will be a partly sunny day with a high temperature in the mid to upper 60s. Memorial Day, …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Heat Index Of 100 Degrees Will Be Followed By New Rounds Of Storms Heat Index Of 100 Degrees Will Be Followed By New Rounds Of Storms
Heat Index Of 100 Degrees Will Be Followed By New Rounds Of Storms We haven't had a heat wave yet this summer.  A heat wave is defined as three consecutive days where the temperature reaches or exceeds 90 degrees. While there is a chance of that happening this week, one thing is definite. It's going to feel as hot as 100-plus degrees for two days before the latest rounds of summer storms sweep through the area. The work week starts on Monday, July 15 with a sunny day and a high temperature around 84 degrees. Then comes the real heat. Tuesday, July 16 will be hazy, hot and humid with a high temperature near 90 degrees, and the humidity making it feel…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Memorial Day Weekend Will Bring Big Change In Temperatures Memorial Day Weekend Will Bring Big Change In Temperatures
Memorial Day Weekend Will Bring Big Change In Temperatures Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. So it's appropriate that for one of the few times this entire spring, we will see some truly summer-like temperatures. Here' what to expect through Memorial Day. Friday, May 24: Ideal travel conditions on getaway day will feature sunny skies, comfortable temperatures with a high temperature in the low 70s. It will be breezy with winds up to 20 miles per hour. Saturday, May 25: It will be clear overnight but we'll see increasing clouds during the day and a chance of showers and thunderstorms at night. The high temperature will agai…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
July 4th Forecast: Some Good News, Bad News July 4th Forecast: Some Good News, Bad News
July 4th Forecast: Some Good News, Bad News July 4th will be independent weather-wise in one way, but very similar to what we've seen the last five days in another. First, the good news. It will be a partly sunny day with just a chance of thunderstorms. The most likely time frame for any storms is from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday when there's a 30 percent chance. The evening should be storm-free, meaning fireworks celebrations and outdoor activities are not in any serious danger. Now, the not so good news. Yes, the heat wave will be technically over as the actual high temperature is expected to be around 85 degrees. (A heat wave …

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by Joe Lombardi