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Heat Wave: Eversource Preparing For High Electricity Use In CT During Stretch Of High Temps
With sweltering temperatures predicted to arrive in Connecticut and stay for several days, Eversource is preparing its electric system for high use to ensure residents can stay cool. The company's efforts come ahead of a heat wave predicted to last from Tuesday, June 18, through Saturday, June 22. The wave will bring high humidity and temperatures in the 90s across the state. Related story - Hot Stuff: Here's When To Expect Heat Index To Be Highest During Scorching Stretch Because air conditioners and fans will put a strain on the electric grid during the scorching…
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After The Storm: Here's Timing For First Potential Heat Wave Of Year
A powerful storm system that swept through the region has now pushed off the coast, leading to a dry and pleasant Father's Day weekend before the first potential heat wave of the year. Temperatures will soar into the 90s in much of the Northeast starting on Tuesday, June 18. The mercury is expected to hit 90 degrees or higher each day, possibly through the end of the workweek. A heat wave is defined as three or more consecutive days in which the temperature is 90 degrees or higher. "The first heat wave of the season may start on Tuesday with peak heat index values above 95 possi…
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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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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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Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Taking Aim At Region: Here's What's Coming
New update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region A new storm system accompanied by locally heavy rain, gusty winds, frequent lightning, and possible flash flooding will sweep through the region before things heat up for the rest of the week. Storm activity on Tuesday, July 25, will start from west to east in the early afternoon and continue through the evening, according to the National Weather Service. "Due to the copious amounts of moisture in the atmosphere and weak steering winds, any shower or thunderstorm has the potential to produce localized flooding dow…
Weather
Spotty Storms Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast
Spotty storms will return to the region to start the workweek followed by a big change in the weather pattern that could bring the hottest days of the year. High temperatures on Monday, July 24, and Tuesday, July 25 will be in the mid-80s with partly sunny skies each day, according to the National Weather Service. There is a slight chance of scattered afternoon and evening storms on Monday. On Tuesday, storm activity will be more widespread and will be mainly in the afternoon. Then the big change arrives as dangerous extreme heat from the Midwest will start to spread East, …
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Potentially Powerful Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern
A slow-moving cold front will trigger a new round of thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, that will bring much-needed relief from one of the most prolonged heat waves the region has seen in years. The current projected time frame for the new storm system on Monday, July 25 is from the mid-afternoon to the mid-evening. (See the first image above. The main threat from the storms will be damaging wind gusts. "The front will bring scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms Monday into Monday evening, some of which could be strong to severe, and/or produce heavy rainfall," the…
Weather
Here's Time Frame For Round Of Thunderstorms That Will Bring Relief From Heat
A new round of steamy thunderstorms will bring much-needed relief from one of the most prolonged heat waves the region has seen in years, but not before sweltering conditions last through the weekend. The current projected time frame for the new storm system on Monday, July 25 is from the mid-afternoon to the mid-evening. (See the first image above.) "There is a threat for isolated to scattered instances of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding on Monday afternoon into evening," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook issued early Sunday, July …
Weather
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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New Round Of Scattered Storms, Showers Will Be Followed By Dramatic Rise In Temperatures
A new round of isolated showers and thunderstorms will be followed by a big warmup that will see heat indices reach or exceed 100 degrees this week. Monday, Aug. 9 will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature of around 80 degrees. There will be patchy morning drizzle followed by a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms starting in the early afternoon and continuing through the evening and into the early overnight hours on Tuesday, Aug. 10. The warmup will start on Tuesday, which will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the upper 80s. It will remain hot through Friday, Aug. 1…
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Rounds Of Thunderstorms Will Bring Relief From Heat, Humidity
Several rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms will lead to relief from the heat and humidity that have gripped the region since the end of last week. But it will remain warm and sticky until after the storms pass through by the end of the workweek. Tuesday, July 21 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature around 90 degrees and heat indices in the low to mid 90s. The first storm system will arrive on Wednesday, July 22, with the high temperature in the mid 80s, starting a pattern of more comfortable weather. The possibility for storms and showers begins around 2 p.m. Wedne…
Weather
Surge In Heat, Humidity Will Fuel Chance For Thunderstorms
As heat and humidity build through the weekend into the start of the new workweek, there will be an increase in the threat for thunderstorms. Here's a day-by-day look at what to expect: Saturday, Aug. 17: Temperatures will be near normal with a high temperature in the low 80s under partly sunny skies. But it will be on the humid side. There is about a 20 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms starting after 11 a.m. and continuing through the evening. Sunday, Aug. 18: It will be warmer, more humid, with an increased threat for thunderstorms. The high temperature will be in the m…
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Area: Tornadoes, Hail Possible
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the entire region with multiple rounds of storms accompanying a cold front that will move through the area. The storms will bring drenching rain, flash flooding, frequent lightning and damaging wind gusts, along with relief following the heat wave. Tornadoes and hail are also possible. (See the first image above.) Rain showers with embedded thunderstorms will develop and move across the area starting Monday afternoon and continuing through early Tuesday morning, July 23. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued just befo…
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Dangerous Heat: Power Companies Brace For Surge In Energy Consumption
Get set for the most extreme days in the first heat wave of 2019 as power companies are bracing for a surge in energy consumption. An Excessive Heat Warning is in until 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21 with heat index values (the combination of the high temperature and humidity) up to around 110 degrees on Saturday, July 20 and around 105 degrees for Sunday. An Air Quality Alert is in effect from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, July 20 will be the hottest day of the heavy way, which began on Friday, July 19. The high temperature around 97 degrees and plenty of sunsh…
Weather
The Heat Is On: Here's How Hot It's Going To Get Friday Through Sunday
Here comes the hottest stretch this summer, and the first heat wave of 2019. Extreme heat and humidity starting on Friday, July 19 will last through the weekend. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect from noon Friday until 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21. Friday's high temperature will be right around 90 degrees under mostly sunny skies. The heat index (the combination of heat and humidity) will make it feel like it's around 101 degrees. (See second image above for the predicted highs from throughout the region.) An Air Quality Alert is in effect from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Friday. S…
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New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Possible After Severe Weather Results In One Fatality
The remnants of Hurricane Barry brought severe thunderstorms to the region that resulted in torrential downpours causing flooding, damaging winds, downed trees, and one confirmed fatality. The fatality occurred in Fairfield County when a 21-year-old man was killed when a tree limb and wires fell on his car near the border of Fairfield and Bridgeport about 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. There is a chance for more scattered thunderstorms on Thursday, July 18, mainly after 11 a.m. Clouds and showers at times will keep the high temperature to around the 80-degree mark. But it will once agai…
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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…
Weather
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…
Weather
Storm System Will Bring Relief From Heat, Humidity
A storm system with showers and thunderstorms will bring with it relief from heat and humidity across the area. The workweek will wrap up with another scorcher on Friday, June 28, which will be mostly sunny with afternoon high temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s. (See second image above.) Saturday, June 29 will start out partly sunny and again hot with the high temperature in the mid 80s. Showers and thunderstorms will arrive on Saturday, afternoon ahead of a cold front. The storm threat will continue through Saturday evening. The primary threat from the storms will be dam…
Weather
Labor Day Scorcher: Advisory Issued As Heat Index Will Hit 100 Degrees
It seems only fitting in light of the out-of-the-ordinary stretch of weather we've seen this year. So get ready for a Labor Day scorcher. Morning clouds will give way to a hot and humid day on Monday with lots of sunshine and the start of a potential heat wave (defined as three or more consecutive days with a high temperature of 90 degrees or more). A Heat Advisory for the entire region goes into effect at noon on Labor Day and lasts through 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Monday's high temperature will be near 90, with the heat index (combination of the temperature and humidity) making it feel like i…
Weather
Latest Labor Day Forecast: Change Is In The Air
Labor Day Weekend traditionally marks the unofficial end of summer.That will not be the case this year -- at least when it comes to the weather. In fact, Sunday will mark the start of a stretch of at least five consecutive days of above-average temperatures accompanied by a resurgence of heat and humidity. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature near 80 degrees. Sunday will also see an increase in humidity that will continue during the week. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Labor Day. Monday will start off cloudy before gradually becoming mostly sun…
Politics
Change Made In Fairfield County Primary Polling Site
Related story: Vote Now In Our Poll: Gap Tightening In CT Race For Governor Voters beware. It's not disenfranchisement that is prompting local election officials to move a polling place for Tuesday's primary elections. Apparently, the continued sizzling hot, humid weather has forced town officials to adjust one of its polling places for the Tuesday, Aug. 14 primaries, according to the Registrar of Voters Office. With this week’s heat wave expected to linger into next week, the Wilton Registrar of Voters has permission to shift the District 3 polling place to the air-conditioned Middlebr…
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…
Weather
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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