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Weather
First Heat Wave Of Summer Set To Scorch Region: Here's How Long It Will Last
Dangerous extreme heat from the Midwest will start to spread East, with the first heat wave of the summer set to scorch the region.A heat wave is defined as three straight days in which the high temperature hits 90 degrees or above. High temperatures on Wednesday, July 26 will generally be in the upper 80s to around the 90-degree mark with hazy sunshine most of the day, the National Weather Service says. The dangerous heat will really kick in Thursday, July 27 as humidity increases, making temperatures in the low to mid-90s feel like it's 100 degrees or more. (See the first image …
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New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Scorching Heat: Here's Latest Projected Timing
A brand-new round of severe thunderstorms is on track for the region amid what could be one of the hottest stretches of extreme heat in years. 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.) Humidity will increase on Wednesday, July 20 under sunny skies, and coupled with high temperatures in the low 90s, maximum heat index values will range from the mid 90s to around 100 degrees or more. (See the second image above.) A Heat Advisory is in effe…
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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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More Blackouts Could Be Coming As Heat Index Is Expected To Hit 100 Degrees
With extreme heat expected this week, Con Edison is saying there could be more power outages after a blackout that left tens of thousands in the dark in midtown Manhattan over the weekend. Con Ed said in a statement that more than 72,000 customers along 30 blocks from Times Square to the Upper West Side lost power shortly after 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. It took crews several hours until power was completely restored around midnight. "Over the next several days and weeks, our engineers and planners will carefully examine the data and equipment performance relating to this event, a…
Schools
These School Districts Will Dismiss Early Due To Heat
The following school districts in Fairfield County have scheduled early dismissals for Thursday, Sept. 6 due to extreme heat.A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday with heat index values around 100 degrees. Brookfield Public Schools Danbury Public Schools New Fairfield Public Schools Newtown Public Schools Norwalk Public Schools Stamford Public Schools Trumbull Public Schools Check back for updates.
Schools
These School Districts Will Dismiss Early Due To Heat
The following school districts in Fairfield County have scheduled early dismissals for Tuesday, Sept. 4 due to extreme heat.A Heat Advisory is in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday with heat index values between 95 and 99 degrees. Danbury Public Schools New Fairfield Public Schools Newtown Public Schools Norwalk Public Schools Stamford Public Schools Trumbull Public Schools Check back for updates.
Weather
Heat Advisory: Sunny Stretch Will See Real-Feel Temps Near 100 Degrees
The stormy stretch of weather has finally ended. The sun has returned, and with it will come extreme heat. A Heat Advisory has been issued for the Hudson Valley, Fairfield County and New York City from 10 a.m. Sunday until 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6. Sunday will see bright sunshine with a high in the low-90s, but it will feel like it's closer to 100 degrees, as the heat index - a combination of the temperature and humidity - will be in the upper-90s. Monday will also be sunny and hot, with a high around 92. There's a good chance for a heat wave -- defined as three days or more of a high tempe…
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…
Weather
Heat Advisory: Steamy Day Will Be Followed By Severe Storms, Gusty Winds
Related story: Early Dismissals Announced As Schools Prepare For Monday's Extreme Heat With record-breaking temperatures possible, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Monday. The advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday. The heat index is expected to be around the 100-degree mark with a daytime high in the low-90s. A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time. Extreme heat can cause illness and …
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Hot Stuff: Poor Air Quality Sunday, Real-Feel Temp Around 100 Monday
One Early Dismissal Announced As Schools Prepare For Monday's Extreme Heat The week has started with the hottest weather of the year. The heat index -- a combination of the actual temperature and humidity -- will be in the mid-90s on Father's Day and around the 100-degree mark on Monday when record-breaking temps are possible. School districts in the area are planning ahead, and one has already announced an early dismissal for Monday. For more on that, click here. Air Quality Alerts are in effect Sunday around the region. Consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the…
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Super Scorcher: Record-Breaking Temps Possible With Heat Index Of 100
Related story: One Early Dismissal Announced As Schools Prepare For Monday's Extreme Heat Get set for a dramatic warmup. Combined heat and humidity on Father's Day as well as Monday will make it feel significantly hotter than the actual temperatures. Monday will be especially hot with an actual high temperature in the low-90s that could be record-breaking, and the heat index making it feel like it's around 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Heat advisories are expected to be issued for Monday. Sunday's high will climb into the upper-80s under plenty of sunshine with …
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