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What's the difference between El Niño and La Niña?
El Niño and La Niña are climate phenomena that impacts weather across the U.S. and the world.
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Redesign alert! Our NBC Connecticut app has a new, customizable weather section
Updates to weather in the NBC Connecticut app include improved radar layer control, location experience, alerts and customization. Download today!
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Rare comet in skies over North Texas
A rare comet known as C/2023 A3 has been visible to the naked eye over North Texas. NBC 5 viewers who spotted the comet shared their photos with iSee@nbcdfw.com.
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PHOTOS: Northern lights dazzle in NYC and around the tri-state
Take a look at some of the best photos capturing the northern lights that were visible Thursday night from around the tri-state.
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Northern Lights might be visible in Connecticut tonight
The Northern Lights might be visible in the Connecticut on Thursday night.
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How to keep safe from lightning
Here are some ways to keep safe when there is lightning in the area.
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Farmer's Almanac makes winter predictions
“The Old Farmer’s Almanac” forecasts a calmer, gentler winter in 2024.
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Hurricane Francine strengthens overnight as Louisiana residents prepare for landfall
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.
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Tropical Storm Francine strengthens in Gulf of Mexico
Topical Storm Francine was named in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday and a hurricane watch was issued in parts of Louisiana.
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When is the first day of fall? The autumnal equinox, explained
The beginning of the autumnal equinox is upon us. Here’s the day it falls on in 2024 and what it actually means.
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Old Farmer's Almanac releases 2024-2025 winter forecast prediction
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…
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Weston man missing since storms on Sunday found dead in river in Westport: police
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.
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Why do plane engines ice over and why does it cause accidents?
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.
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Slight chance of seeing Northern Lights in Connecticut tonight
There is a slight chance that you could see the Northern Lights here in Connecticut on Monday night. It has been a cloudy and rainy day, but if the skies clear, there is a chance of seeing the captivating sight. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center said, “solar activity increased over the weekend and the…
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World logs hottest day in recorded history
The world’s average temperature climbed to its highest level ever recorded on Sunday, according to the European Union’s climate monitor.
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Pollen populates New England, causes ‘clouds' in the sky
If you’ve walked outside lately, you’ve seen the yellow coated streets, cars and patios caked in layers of pollen in New England. Some might even argue that it seems as though there’s been more pollen on our cars this year than snow covered cars last winter. The yellow haze blanketed Boston and draped it in powder on Monday. It...
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