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Severe Storms Lead To Flooding, Water Rescues, Road Washouts Across CT
Rounds of severe storms with drenching downpours have closed roads, flooded homes, and destroyed roads across Connecticut.
According to the National Weather Service, Monroe was one of the hardest-hit areas, with 9.98 inches of rain on Sunday, Aug. 18. Firefighters and police worked throughout the night to rescue trapped drivers and residents from rapid flooding.
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Monroe Police Chief Keith White said major roadways, including Route 34 and Route 111, were closed on Monday, Aug. 19. …
New Winter Storm Expected To Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain, Cause Slippery Travel
A new storm headed to the region is expected to bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain that could cause slippery travel conditions.
The time frame for the system is late Monday night, March 6 into Tuesday morning, March 7, according to the National Weather Service.
Leading up to the storm's arrival, Sunday, March 5 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the mid to upper 40s.
Monday will start off with clear skies as the high temperature climbs to around the 50-degree mark.
Clouds will increase at night ahead of the storm's arrival.
Areas where the overnight temperature stays…
These Areas Could See Snowfall From Potent Storm Headed To Northeast
A complex new storm on track for the Northeast is expected to bring a mix of rain, sleet, and snow.
Ahead of the arrival of the system, there will be a return to warmer-than-normal temperatures for this time of year Sunday, Feb. 19, and Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 20 into Tuesday, Feb. 21, according to the National Weather Service.
High temperatures during that street will range from the upper 40s to low 50s with cloudy skies each day,
Showers are possible both Monday and Tuesday, with some areas seeing snow showers overnight Monday into Tuesday morning.
The potent stor…
Storm Watch: Fast-Moving System Brings Rain, Sleet, With Up To Foot Of Snow Farther North
A complex storm is bringing rain to much of the region, with sleet farther inland, and as much as a foot of snow in some spots in upstate New York and northern New England.
The storm, which arrived late Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22, has continued into Monday morning, Jan. 23.
The storm is expected to wind down late in the morning or around midday on Monday, with skies gradually clearing on a brisk and breezy day with a high temperature in the upper 30s to low 40s, according to the National Weather Service.
"For snow lovers in and near the big I-95 cities in the Northeast, this is another disa…
Here's Latest On Major Storm Packed With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Sleet, Snow
A potent storm bringing a mix of heavy rain, strong winds, sleet, and snow is nearing the Northeast.
The system is now expected to arrive in this region earlier than had been earlier predicted, on Thursday morning, Jan. 12, before continuing through the afternoon and intensifying Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Northern New York and New England could see up to 6 inches of snowfall. (Click on the first image above for snowfall projections.)
In most of the Northeast, mainly rain is expected with a wintry mix possible farther inland (pink) and snow in those par…
Timing Shifts For Major Storm Packed With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Sleet, Snow
The projected timing for a significant storm bringing a mix of heavy rain, strong winds, sleet, and snow has changed.
The system is now expected to arrive in this region earlier than had been earlier predicted, on Thursday morning, Jan. 12, before continuing through the afternoon and intensifying Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Mainly rain (shown in green in the first image above from AccuWeather.com) is expected with a wintry mix possible farther inland (pink) and snow in some parts of northern New York and New England (blue).
Northern New York and Ne…
After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern
Let's hope Santa Claus is wearing an extra pair -- or two -- of long johns.
That's because Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be the coldest in decades.
A powerful, massive storm that brought a mix of heavy rain, damaging winds, sleet, and snow, has now moved off the coast, but the passage of a cold front accompanying the system has led to a dramatic dip in temperatures.
The wind-chill factor on Christmas Eve on Saturday morning, Dec. 24 is below zero degrees in most of the region.
After a sunny start, clouds will increase during the day, but the high temperature will only be in the mid…
Storm Knocks Out Power To Over 100,000 In Connecticut: Here Are Communities With Most Outages
A powerful storm packed with damaging winds has knocked out power to more than 100,000 across Connecticut.
As of around 7:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, Eversource is reporting 97,652, with United Illuminating reporting another 3,447.
Among the communities with the most outages:
Danbury: 4,729
Simsbury: 4,626
Newtown: 3,042
East Haddam: 2,704
Litchfield: 2,603
Clinton: 2,415
New Milford: 2,373
East Hartford: 2,313
Hebron: 2,150
Monroe: 1,750
Ridgefield: 1,639
Wilton: 1,581
Lebanon: 1,572
Sharon: 1,444
Southbury: 1,390
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Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut
A quick-moving storm system has knocked out power to thousands of Connecticut residents.
Wind gusts as high as around 60 miles per hour have resulted in downed trees and tree limbs, with eastern Connecticut most heavily affected.
As of around 7:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, Eversource is reporting a total 11,840 customers without power.
The areas most affected are:
Woodstock (1,547) in Windham County,
East Lyme (723) in New London County,
Waterford (631) in New London County,
New London (593) in New London County,
Ledyard (514) in New London County,
Hebron …
