Kaitlyn McGrath is a First Alert Meteorologist for NBC Connecticut. You can catch her weekdays on NBC Connecticut News at 11 a.m. and during the evening shows on NBC Connecticut.
Kaitlyn has a passion for helping people. She loves being responsible for breaking down critical information and relaying it to viewers. Whether it’s on a daily basis, helping them plan their day, or keeping them safe and informed when dangerous weather conditions strike, Kaitlyn is on it! Kaitlyn has been honored with the NWA Seal of Approval from the National Weather Association.
Some of the most memorable moments in her career have been covering the May 15, 2018 tornado outbreak and numerous nor’easters and blizzards here in Connecticut. Her passion for weather was sparked at a young age when she watched Hurricane Bertha tear through Ocean City while she was on a family vacation.
Before calling Connecticut home, Kaitlyn worked at WCSC-TV in Charleston, South Carolina where she started her career.
When she’s not reporting on the weather, you can find Kaitlyn outdoors or volunteering. Kaitlyn is a volunteer with the Red Cross as a Community Disaster Preparedness Educator and Blood Donor Ambassador. She also loves hiking, biking and running through different areas in Connecticut. As an avid skier, Kaitlyn is thrilled to live a short drive away from the many ski resorts in New England!
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Local Birds Are Taking Flight
It is a busy time for birds in Connecticut. “Whether it’s if the winds blowing from the south, we might be getting some butterflies that are pioneering northwards,” explains Patrick Comins, the executive director for the Connecticut Audubon Society. “Or when every time there’s a cold front, there’s a new crop of migrating birds that comes through.” With a...
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Students Became Scientists at the Talcott Mountain Science Center BioBlitz
The Talcott Mountain Science Center Academy held its annual BioBlitz Friday. An event where students become scientists and get to explore in nature.
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Supporting Our Schools: Keeping Students Engaged In The Classroom
NBC and Telemundo Connecticut are proud to be Supporting Our Schools and while so many students and teachers are thrilled to be back in the classroom, returning to in-person learning can be challenging. One social worker in Derby is hoping her Donors Choose project will help give students the resources they need to succeed
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North Haven Toxic Plant Turned Nature Preserve
After over a decade of work, the former Pharmacia and Upjohn Company site in North Haven has been transformed.
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Local Red Cross Volunteers Helping In Wake of Ida
While we still have a little time before the remnants of Ida make it to Connecticut, for Louisiana the clean-up is underway. It is going to be a long road to recovery for parts of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast that were absolutely devastated by Ida and a group of volunteers from Connecticut are already doing their part to help….
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Scattered Storms Possible Tonight After Hot, Humid Weather Day
Scattered storms are possible Friday night after another hot, humid day across the state. A few downpours or storms are likely through this evening. The overall severe weather risk is low but torrential rain is possible if you get stuck under one. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties but have since expired. Track…
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Bright Fall Foliage Expected in Connecticut This Year; Peak Starting in Mid-October
All of this hot and humid weather may have Connecticut residents looking forward to fall, and we should be in for a treat when it comes to fall foliage this year. It’s actually thanks to all of the rain we’ve had lately. The weather we see over the summer largely dictates the foliage we’ll see in the fall. The...
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The Spotted Lanternfly Could Wreak Havoc on Connecticut
We’ve seen what invasive species like emerald ash borers and gypsy moths can do to our local tree population, and now there’s a new species the Connecticut Department of Agriculture wants you to be aware of: the Spotted Lanternfly. “It’s sort of a nerve-wracking time actually when we think about what they could do to our state agriculture,” explains...
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Tropical Storm Henri Left Local Farmers Hurting Once Again
It has been such a difficult summer for farmers across the state from the exceptional rainfall. Tropical Storm Henri only added insult to injury. The heavy rain was only part of the equation at Botticello Farm in Manchester where over 5 inches of rain fell during Henri, but the wind actually did more damage. Tobacco plants that typically stand straight…
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HOUR-BY-HOUR TIMING: Tracking Henri's Arrival in Conn.
One of the big concerns with Tropical Storm Henri is heavy rainfall and damaging winds. As Henri approaches Connecticut, we’ll see periods of off and on rain, heavy at times, throughout the morning. As the storm approaches the Connecticut/Rhode Island border, heavy rain will pour in parts of eastern Connecticut. The heavy rain will continue in parts of the...
