Darren Sweeney

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  • Mar 22, 2024

    Solar Eclipse 2024: NBC CT StormTracker Special

    On the afternoon of April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will move across the county. This will be the first time since 2017 the U.S. experiences a total solar eclipse. Day will temporarily be turned into “night” from Texas to Maine as the path of totality races across the country. Totality will be very close to Connecticut – less…

  • Jul 16, 2023

    Tornado watch expires with more rain expected in Connecticut tonight

    A tornado watch that was in effect for part of the state through Sunday afternoon has expired and more rain is expected in Connecticut in the evening. The tornado watch was in effect for Fairfield, Middlesex, New Haven and New London counties through 3 p.m. It has since expired. All of the other counties in the state were previously included….

  • Apr 15, 2023

    Showers & Storms Possible Tonight

    Our meteorologists are tracking a chance of showers through tonight. While not every town will see rain, a few areas could see heavy downpours. Along with the rain, a rumble of thunder is possible. Along the shoreline locally dense fog is expected along with scattered showers. The clouds will linger into Sunday with mainly dry conditions expected. The cooling trend…

  • first alert weather Feb 1, 2021

    Snow, Wintry Mix Continues Overnight After Daylong Winter Storm

    Snow continues to fall for some across the state overnight while others saw a wintry mix Monday night after a storm that saw snow accumulations of more than a foot in many towns. The storm was officially a blizzard in Waterbury and Bridgeport, which means the areas saw wind gusts of at least 35 mph with visibility at or under…

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    first alert weather Sep 19, 2020

    A Chilly Final Weekend of Summer Expected

    NBC Connecticut First Alert Meteorologists expect a colder than average final weekend of summer. Cold high pressure will build in to the northeast through the rest of the weekend into early next week. Average high temperatures should be in the low 70s for highs. This weekend’s high temperatures will stay in the lower to middle 60s. Some hill town...

  • first alert weather Feb 23, 2020

    A Taste of Spring to Round Out This Weekend

    NBC Connecticut First Alert meteorologists are tracking another day of mild temperatures. Temperatures today will surge into the 50s for most of Connecticut. Temperatures along the shoreline will be slightly cooler with an onshore wind off of the chilly Long Island Sound. High temperatures on Monday will be even warmer with temperatures making a run at 60 degrees in parts…

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