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As of Saturday afternoon, meteorologists say that current models indicate most of the state will receive about 4-10 inches of snow beginning late in the afternoon on Sunday, January 19, 2025, and continuing into Monday morning. Continue Reading →
“Right now, meteorologists are telling us that this coming week may bring the coldest weather that Connecticut has experienced so far this season, so we want to get the word out that being outdoors in these frigid conditions for extended periods can be dangerous and even life threatening,” Governor Lamont said. Continue Reading →
High temperatures during this period are forecast to be in the mid to upper 20°s, and overnight lows are expected to be in the single digits and teens. Winds are expected to be out of the northwest at 10 to 15 miles per hour with gusts potentially reaching 40 miles per hour. Continue Reading →
For the next several days, daytime temps will hover around 32° but night time temps are forecast to be well below freezing. On Monday, Jan 6, snow is likely, according to the NWS. Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, New Year’s Eve, the forecast is for rain to return. On New Year’s Day, showers are likely before 1:00pm, with a high of 49°. Continue Reading →
This is the first time the protocol has been activated this season. Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued a “red flag warning” for much of the New York City metropolitan area. A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected or occurring. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will create a significantly elevated fire growth potential. Continue Reading →
“In terms of precipitation, we have had the driest two-month period ever recorded since records began in 1905 and have seen the impacts with increased fire danger conditions. We must begin early steps now to mitigate the potential for harm should the drought be prolonged.” – Office of Policy and Management Undersecretary Martin Heft, chairman of the Connecticut Interagency Drought Workgroup Continue Reading →
“The sudden and severe flooding has caused significant damage to infrastructure in the western portion of the state, resulting in evacuations, rescues, and more than two dozen road closures that we anticipate will need to be closed for an extended period.” – Governor Lamont Continue Reading →
As a community, we must ensure we do not become complacent and realize an emergency can happen at any time that can impact our ability to travel, access power, banking, or communicate with our family and friends. Continue Reading →