Weather

The process of changing leaf colors is often referred to as “fall foliage.” But what exactly happens scientifically to cause this change?

All of Connecticut is in a moderate drought and some towns are urging residents to conserve water. Here’s how farmers are faring with the weather.

All of Connecticut is now in a drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. It lists the entire state in a moderate drought.   The state is at an elevated level of fire risk because of extremely dry conditions and an emergency burn ban is in effect at all state parks, forests, and wildlife management areas. It prohibits the...

The high temperature in the Hartford area reached 83 on Wednesday, breaking the old record of 78.

El Niño and La Niña are climate phenomena that impacts weather across the U.S. and the world.

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The Northern Lights might be visible in the Connecticut on Thursday night.

Here are some ways to keep safe when there is lightning in the area.

“The Old Farmer’s Almanac” forecasts a calmer, gentler winter in 2024.

Francine became a hurricane Tuesday evening as it barreled toward south Louisiana, strengthening over extremely warm Gulf waters as those in possible harm’s way rushed to complete storm preparations.

Topical Storm Francine was named in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday and a hurricane watch was issued in parts of Louisiana.

The beginning of the autumnal equinox is upon us. Here’s the day it falls on in 2024 and what it actually means.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its prediction for this winter in the Northeast and the Atlantic Corridor. The Almanac divides the country into 18 regions and makes weather predictions for each region. Connecticut is covered by both the Northeast region and Atlantic Corridor. In the Northeast, which includes Litchfield County, the Almanac predicts above average temperatures this winter. The…

A Weston man who has been missing since Sunday evening was found dead in a river in Westport after his car was located submerged in the river in Fairfield, according to police. They believe his death could be connected to the flooding last weekend.

A rare type of ice can be hazardous if it infiltrates a plane’s engine at high altitudes. Here’s what you need to know.