White Plains, NY
Weather
Strong To Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible In Region Strong To Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible In Region
Strong To Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible In Region A surge in temperatures will be accompanied by a system that could bring strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds to the region. The time frame for storm activity is late Tuesday afternoon to late Tuesday evening, July 6. The primary threat from the potential storms is damaging winds, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Tuesday. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the entire region starting around midday Tuesday and lasting until Wednesday evening, July 7. There will be a mix of sun and clouds during the day with a high temp…

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by Joe Lombardi
Pittsfield, MA
Schools
Western Mass School Districts Announce Early Dismissals Due To Heat Advisory Western Mass School Districts Announce Early Dismissals Due To Heat Advisory
Western Mass School Districts Announce Early Dismissals Due To Heat Advisory With a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in effect, some Western Mass school districts have announced early dismissals on Monday, June 7. Heat index values in the upper 90s are expected Monday afternoon. The heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Monday. Chicopee Public Schools All schools will be closing early for both in-person and remote learners. School will start at its regular time, but the schedule for dismissal is as follows: 11 a.m.: All middle and high schools 11:30 a.m.: Pre-K-Elementary Schools Holyoke Public Schools Three-hour early release Springfiel…

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by Daily Voice
Massapequa, NY
News
Long Island Woman Keeps Dog Outside Despite Warning, SPCA Says Long Island Woman Keeps Dog Outside Despite Warning, SPCA Says
Long Island Woman Keeps Dog Outside Despite Warning, SPCA Says Despite receiving a warning from the SPCA, a Long Island woman was charged with animal cruelty after she kept her dog in an outdoor penned area during the recent heatwave. An officer from the Suffolk County SPCA responded to Elm Street in Slip earlier this month, where there was a report of a mixed-breed dog that was being abused. Roy Gross, Chief of the Suffolk County SPCA said that the dog’s owner, Jakiemia Bayer, 25, was warned about keeping the dog outside during the extremely hot temperatures, and then she brought the dog inside. Bayer told a follow-up SPCA Officer who responded late…

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by Zak Failla
Torrington, CT
Weather
Severe Weather Alert: Scattered Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Area Severe Weather Alert: Scattered Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Area
Severe Weather Alert: Scattered Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Area A round of scattered, severe thunderstorms will sweep through the region on another day of hazy, hot and humid conditions. The time frame for storm activity on Tuesday, July 28 is from about 2 p.m. until about 9 p.m. Damaging winds are the main threat, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Tuesday morning.  The storms will be capable of producing locally heavy downpours which could lead to urban flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas, the weather service noted. Areas in darker green shown in the two images above have a higher r…

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by Joe Lombardi
Torrington, CT
Weather
Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Bring Some Relief From Hot, Sticky Stretch Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Bring Some Relief From Hot, Sticky Stretch
Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Bring Some Relief From Hot, Sticky Stretch A round of heavy thunderstorms will sweep through the region bringing some relief from the hot and sticky stretch of days by ushering in a more comfortable air mass from Canada. But that won't happen until after a couple more hazy, humid days. A Heat Advisory that goes into effect late Monday morning, July 27 lasts through 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. (For steps to take to get relief from the heat, see the second image above.) High temperatures on Monday will rise to the mid 90s with heat index values approaching 100 degrees for much of the region. Tuesday will be another hot and humid d…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
Weather
Where To Stay Cool As Heat Index Hits 100 - Hartford Where To Stay Cool As Heat Index Hits 100 - Hartford
Where To Stay Cool As Heat Index Hits 100 - Hartford Ahead of today’s predicted over-100-degree heat and humidity, Hartford is opening “cooling” centers throughout the community. The cooling centers, which offer a place to enjoy free, cool air conditioning, will be open noon to 8 p.m. Social distancing will be strictly enforced, according to the Hartford School District. Meteorologists are predicting the heat index value will reach 102, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather service. A heat advisory is in effect for much of Connecticut and Massachusetts. There is a higher chance for people to develop an il…

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by Kristin Palpini
Springfield, MA
Weather
Where To Stay Cool Today While Heat Index Is Expected To Reach 100 - Springfield Where To Stay Cool Today While Heat Index Is Expected To Reach 100 - Springfield
Where To Stay Cool Today While Heat Index Is Expected To Reach 100 - Springfield Ahead of today’s predicted over-100-degree heat and humidity, Springfield is opening “cooling” centers throughout the community. The cooling centers, which offer a place to enjoy free, cool air conditioning, will be open noon to 6 p.m. Meteorologists are predicting the heat index value will reach 102, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather service. A heat advisory is in effect for much of Massachusetts and Connecticut. There is a higher chance for people to develop an illness due to heat today. As a precaution, people are advised to drink plenty of fluid…

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by Kristin Palpini
Torrington, CT
Weather
Simply Scorching: 'Misery Index' Could Hit 115 Degrees Before Storms Bring Relief Simply Scorching: 'Misery Index' Could Hit 115 Degrees Before Storms Bring Relief
Simply Scorching: 'Misery Index' Could Hit 115 Degrees Before Storms Bring Relief The combination of the temperature and humidity of the air is officially known as the heat index. But the informal label -- called the Misery Index - will be a lot more appropriate on Monday, July 20. Steamy, unhealthy, dangerously hot conditions will reach their heat on Monday as that Misery Index which will soar between 110 to 115 degrees in some parts of the region. (See image above.) A Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service, is in effect until 8 p.m. Monday, July 20. Monday will be partly sunny with the actual high temperature in the low to mid 90s. Due to the high …

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by Joe Lombardi
Kingston, NY
Weather
Heat Advisory: Dangerously Hot Conditions Grip Region - Here's When We'll See Some Relief Heat Advisory: Dangerously Hot Conditions Grip Region - Here's When We'll See Some Relief
Heat Advisory: Dangerously Hot Conditions Grip Region - Here's When We'll See Some Relief Steamy, unhealthy, dangerously hot conditions will linger for the next few days with a Heat Advisory in effect for the region. The advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, is from noon Sunday, July 19 until 8 p.m. Monday, July 20. Heat indices will climb to the upper 90s throughout the region on Sunday, with parts of the region reaching 100. (See first image above.) On Monday, heat indices will reach 100 for most of the region. (See second image above.) Sunday will be sunny and Monday will be partly sunny. "Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out&n…

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by Joe Lombardi
Torrington, CT
Weather
Heat Advisory: Dangerously Hot Conditions Grip Region - Here's When We'll See Some Relief Heat Advisory: Dangerously Hot Conditions Grip Region - Here's When We'll See Some Relief
Heat Advisory: Dangerously Hot Conditions Grip Region - Here's When We'll See Some Relief Steamy, unhealthy, dangerously hot conditions will linger for the next few days with a Heat Advisory in effect for the region. The advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, is from noon Sunday, July 19 until 8 p.m. Monday, July 20. Heat indices will climb to the upper 90s throughout the region on Sunday, with parts of interior Connecticut reaching 100. (See first image above.) On Monday, heat indices will reach 100 for most of the region. (See second image above.) Sunday will be sunny and Monday will be partly sunny. "Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, …

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by Joe Lombardi
Torrington, CT
Weather
Hot Stuff: Here's When You'll Really Feel The Heat This Weekend Hot Stuff: Here's When You'll Really Feel The Heat This Weekend
Hot Stuff: Here's When You'll Really Feel The Heat This Weekend Get set for a prolonged period of heat and humidity as temperatures will soar into the upper 90s with heat indices hitting 100 degrees or more over the weekend. Saturday, July 18 will feature above-normal temps with lots of sunshine and highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s across eastern New York, Connecticut and western New England.  Heat indices Saturday are forecast to be mostly in the lower 90s, but could reach 95 in a few spots, the National Weather Service said. The heat and humidity will be on the increase for the second half of the weekend. Heat indices will climb to the …

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by Joe Lombardi
Torrington, CT
Weather
Showers, Storms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern Showers, Storms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern
Showers, Storms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern A new round of showers and thunderstorms will sweep through the area, leading to a big change in the weather pattern, with searing heat expected to last well into next week. Scattered showers arrived shortly after daybreak on Friday, July 17, which will be mostly cloudy with the high temperature in the low 80s. The chance for thunderstorms will start at around 11 a.m. Friday and continue through the afternoon, evening and into the early overnight hours. Some of the storms could be accompanied by locally heavy downpours. (See image above.) Then comes the big change. A prolonged …

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by Joe Lombardi