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White Plains
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Heat Advisory Issued In Westchester As Temps Climb: This Beach To Remain Open Heat Advisory Issued In Westchester As Temps Climb: This Beach To Remain Open
Heat Advisory Issued In Westchester As Temps Climb: This Beach To Remain Open As temperatures continue to rise in a late-summer heat wave, Westchester officials have issued an advisory lasting several days and are even keeping one beach open later than usual to help residents cool off.  The Westchester County Health Department issued a heat advisory that will last until Friday, Sept. 8, officials announced on Wednesday, Sept. 6.  The advisory follows forecasts of high heat and humidity that will make it feel over 95 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 7, with the sweltering temperatures continuing into Friday as well.  Related Report: Separ…

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by Ben Crnic
Arlington
Weather
Heat Relief? Here's When Cool-Down Is Expected For Northeast Heat Relief? Here's When Cool-Down Is Expected For Northeast
Heat Relief? Here's When Cool-Down Is Expected For Northeast Summer is holding on for dear life in the Northeast.  We're in the midst of the hottest stretch of the past few months with real-feel temps expected to near 100 degrees across parts of the East Coast this week. Don't give up on fall weather yet, relief is just days away, forecasters say. Temps averaged 95 degrees on Labor Day and Tuesday, Sept. 5, and it weren't expected to be much better Wednesday, Sept. 6: AccuWeather's real-feel map shows much of the mid-Atlantic could seem like temperatures are more than 100 degrees. ALSO SEE: Extreme Heat Causes Schedule Changes For These NJ Distric…

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by Cecilia Levine
Arlington
Weather
Hottest Temps Yet? Heat Wave Ahead For Northeast Hottest Temps Yet? Heat Wave Ahead For Northeast
Hottest Temps Yet? Heat Wave Ahead For Northeast If you live in the Northeast and experiencing a heat wave was on your summer bucket list, there could still be time to check that off. According to the National Weather Service, a heat wave is a period of abnormally hot weather that typically lasts more than two days. In the Northeast, a heatwave is three or more days of 90-degree weather. The only time the Northeast came close to that was once in late-July but not at all in June or August, records show.  New Jersey, Pennsylvania and parts of the mid-Atlantic will likely get to experience heat wave next week, though,&nb…

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by Cecilia Levine
Norwalk
Lifestyle
Know Your News? Take Our Quiz! Know Your News? Take Our Quiz!
Know Your News? Take Our Quiz! Weather news dominated the week in Connecticut, with storms, a heat wave, and the threat of tornadoes. But that's not all there was! Have you read all your Daily Voice email alerts? Ready to test your local news IQ?  See if you can answer these questions based on the top stories of the week in Connecticut. Get a leg up on the competition by subscribing to Daily Voice email alerts! Follow the link below to take the quick quiz. Good luck! DAILY VOICE NEWS QUIZ for the week ending Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023.

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by Daily Voice
Howard
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For DMV Region With 70 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For DMV Region With 70 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For DMV Region With 70 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect in the DMV region as wicked weather is expected to roll through the area, bringing whipping winds that could top 70 mph on Saturday. Residents are being advised to be on high alert as meteorologists continue to track storms on the east coast that could bring large hail or possible tornadoes to parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The storm warning comes as the region continues to battle a heat wave that found temperatures approaching 100 degrees for several days, further exacerbating the region. Dangerous heat index values of 100-110 are forecas…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains
Weather
Super Scorcher Will Be Followed By New Round Of Severe Storms, Change In Weather Pattern Super Scorcher Will Be Followed By New Round Of Severe Storms, Change In Weather Pattern
Super Scorcher Will Be Followed By New Round Of Severe Storms, Change In Weather Pattern The hottest days of the summer will linger into the first half of the weekend before an approaching cold front ignites a new round of severe storms that will lead to a big change in the weather pattern. Friday, July 28 is likely to be the warmest day of the week -- and perhaps of the year -- with the high temperature in the mid-90s, and a heat index (the combination of the temperature and humidity) around 100 degrees or more, according to the National Weather Service. In some parts of the Northeast, the heat index could hit as high as 110 degrees. (Click on the first image ab…

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by Joe Lombardi
Arlington
Weather
Severe Weather Watch Issued As Thunderstorms Threaten Region, More Sweltering Heat Ahead Severe Weather Watch Issued As Thunderstorms Threaten Region, More Sweltering Heat Ahead
Severe Weather Watch Issued As Thunderstorms Threaten Region, More Sweltering Heat Ahead A severe weather watch was issued by the National Weather Service across much of the region Thursday, July 27. As temps hovered around 95 degrees, thunderstorms were taking aim across parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia. Thunderstorms were expected in the afternoon, with showers likely in the evening and overnight. Temps were expected to surge through Saturday, July 29. Temps are expected to surge on Friday.AccuWeather Heat map AccuWeatherAccuWeather Friday, July 28 will be sunny with a high near 95, but could feel as hot as 103, the NWS says. Saturday will h…

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains
Weather
First Heat Wave Of Summer Set To Scorch Region: Here's How Long It Will Last First Heat Wave Of Summer Set To Scorch Region: Here's How Long It Will Last
First Heat Wave Of Summer Set To Scorch Region: Here's How Long It Will Last Dangerous extreme heat from the Midwest will start to spread East, with the first heat wave of the summer set to scorch the region.A heat wave is defined as three straight days in which the high temperature hits 90 degrees or above. High temperatures on Wednesday, July 26 will generally be in the upper 80s to around the 90-degree mark with hazy sunshine most of the day, the National Weather Service says. The dangerous heat will really kick in Thursday, July 27 as humidity increases, making temperatures in the low to mid-90s feel like it's 100 degrees or more. (See the first image …

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by Joe Lombardi
Arlington
Weather
Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Taking Aim At Region: Here's What's Coming Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Taking Aim At Region: Here's What's Coming
Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Taking Aim At Region: Here's What's Coming A new storm system accompanied by locally heavy rain, gusty winds, frequent lightning, and possible flash flooding will sweep through the region before things heat up for the rest of the week. Storm activity on Tuesday, July 25, will start from west to east in the early afternoon and continue through the evening, according to the National Weather Service. "Due to the copious amounts of moisture in the atmosphere and weak steering winds, any shower or thunderstorm has the potential to produce localized flooding downpours into Tuesday," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dan Pydno…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains
Weather
Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Taking Aim At Region: Here's What's Coming Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Taking Aim At Region: Here's What's Coming
Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Taking Aim At Region: Here's What's Coming New update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region A new storm system accompanied by locally heavy rain, gusty winds, frequent lightning, and possible flash flooding will sweep through the region before things heat up for the rest of the week. Storm activity on Tuesday, July 25, will start from west to east in the early afternoon and continue through the evening, according to the National Weather Service. "Due to the copious amounts of moisture in the atmosphere and weak steering winds, any shower or thunderstorm has the potential to produce localized flooding dow…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains
Weather
Spotty Storms Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast Spotty Storms Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast
Spotty Storms Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast Spotty storms will return to the region to start the workweek followed by a big change in the weather pattern that could bring the hottest days of the year. High temperatures on Monday, July 24, and Tuesday, July 25 will be in the mid-80s with partly sunny skies each day, according to the National Weather Service. There is a slight chance of scattered afternoon and evening storms on Monday. On Tuesday, storm activity will be more widespread and will be mainly in the afternoon. Then the big change arrives as dangerous extreme heat from the Midwest will start to spread East, …

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by Joe Lombardi
Arlington
Weather
HEATWAVE? Temps Could Feel As Hot As 105 Degrees Across East Coast This Week HEATWAVE? Temps Could Feel As Hot As 105 Degrees Across East Coast This Week
Heatwave? Temps Could Feel As Hot As 105 Degrees Across East Coast This Week July is supposed to be hot. But this? It's abnormally hot. Parts of the Northeast are experiencing the first heatwave of the year this week, with real-feel temps at 90 or above three days in a row, according to AccuWeather.  That could be the case in Philadelphia, where temps hit 90 on Monday, July 3, and then 88 on Tuesday, July 4. In Washington DC, temps hit 92 and 93 degrees. "Because the 30-year average high temperature has crept upward in recent decades in the nation's capital, the criteria for a heat wave should probably be more like the low to mid-90s for a heat wave, rather than t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Norfolk
News
More Than 9,000 People Without Power In Stoughton As Heat Wave Winds Down More Than 9,000 People Without Power In Stoughton As Heat Wave Winds Down
More Than 9,000 People Without Power In Stoughton As Heat Wave Winds Down A heat wave is enough to deal with, but throw a power outage on top and the whole narrative changes.  This became a reality for residents in Stoughton as 90% of the town was without power on the morning of Tuesday, July 26, Stoughton Police said on Facebook.  Over 9,000 customers were reportedly without electricity, according to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) power outage map.  Police said they spoke with National Grid whose crews were on their way to help restore power in the town. All power was eventually restored. 

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by David Cifarelli
Suffolk MA
Weather
Boston Paramedics Deluged With Calls For Help As Heat Wave Drags On Boston Paramedics Deluged With Calls For Help As Heat Wave Drags On
Boston Paramedics Deluged With Calls For Help As Heat Wave Drags On As Boston broke a nearly 100-year-old weather record over the weekend when temperatures hit 100 degrees, paramedics and rescue crews rushed across the city to handle an influx of calls for help.  Boston EMS tweeted on Sunday that their call volume is up 20 percent since the heat wave began on July 19, nearly a week ago.  We have experienced a 15-20% increase in the daily call volume with over 400 incidents each day since the start of the heatwave (7/19/22). Crews have responded to more than 80 incidents directly related to heat. Thank you to all members who are working hard in these con…

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by Josh Lanier
White Plains
Weather
Potentially Powerful Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern Potentially Powerful Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern
Potentially Powerful Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern A slow-moving cold front will trigger a new round of thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, that will bring much-needed relief from one of the most prolonged heat waves the region has seen in years. The current projected time frame for the new storm system on Monday, July 25 is from the mid-afternoon to the mid-evening. (See the first image above. The main threat from the storms will be damaging wind gusts. "The front will bring scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms Monday into Monday evening, some of which could be strong to severe, and/or produce heavy rainfall," the…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains
Weather
Here's Time Frame For Round Of Thunderstorms That Will Bring Relief From Heat Here's Time Frame For Round Of Thunderstorms That Will Bring Relief From Heat
Here's Time Frame For Round Of Thunderstorms That Will Bring Relief From Heat A new round of steamy thunderstorms will bring much-needed relief from one of the most prolonged heat waves the region has seen in years, but not before sweltering conditions last through the weekend. The current projected time frame for the new storm system on Monday, July 25 is from the mid-afternoon to the mid-evening. (See the first image above.) "There is a threat for isolated to scattered instances of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding on Monday afternoon into evening," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook issued early Sunday, July …

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains
Weather
Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps
Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps The arrival of dramatically warmer air will result in the first heat wave of the summer in much of the region, and amid the rise in temperatures will be the potential for a brand-new round of severe thunderstorms later in the week. The time frame for the latest storm is on Thursday, July 21 from the mid-afternoon to the early evening, according to the National Weather Service. (See the image above.) A potent system that brought multiple rounds of storms on Monday, July 18 resulted in flooding and power outages in many areas. Tuesday, July 19 will be sunny and warm with a high tem…

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by Joe Lombardi
Fairfax
Weather
Relentless Heat Wave With 90+ Temps Kicks Off In Northeast Relentless Heat Wave With 90+ Temps Kicks Off In Northeast
Relentless Heat Wave With 90+ Temps Kicks Off In Northeast A dangerous heat wave has only just begun in the Northeast, with temps expected to soar into the high 90s with little relief until at least after the weekend, meteorologists say. A combination of high temps, high humidity and sunshine will make temps feel between five and 15 degrees higher than they actually are, AccuWeather says. Tuesday will be in the low 90s, but Wednesday through the weekend temps could surpass 96. The brutal combination of humidity and sunshine could make temperatures feel like 105 degrees or more. This heat wave could be the first for Washington DC, but is nothing ne…

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by Cecilia Levine
Adams
News
National Weather Service Issues Extreme Heat Warning For Pennsylvania National Weather Service Issues Extreme Heat Warning For Pennsylvania
National Weather Service Issues Extreme Heat Warning For Pennsylvania With temperatures expected to sore above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the National Weather Service at State College has issued a extreme heat warning. The warning went into effect at noon on Wednesday and will remain in effect until Thursday at 7 p.m.  The heat wave is expected to last through at least Friday. A thunderstorm watch has been issues in the western part of the state. Central Pennsylvania is under the heat warning with much of the remainder of the state under heat watches and advisories. The heat index values are expected to be between 104 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Advice o…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lewisboro
Weather
New Round Of Scattered Storms, Showers Will Be Followed By Dramatic Rise In Temperatures New Round Of Scattered Storms, Showers Will Be Followed By Dramatic Rise In Temperatures
New Round Of Scattered Storms, Showers Will Be Followed By Dramatic Rise In Temperatures A new round of isolated showers and thunderstorms will be followed by a big warmup that will see heat indices reach or exceed 100 degrees this week. Monday, Aug. 9 will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature of around 80 degrees. There will be patchy morning drizzle followed by a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms starting in the early afternoon and continuing through the evening and into the early overnight hours on Tuesday, Aug. 10. The warmup will start on Tuesday, which will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the upper 80s. It will remain hot through Friday, Aug. 1…

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by Joe Lombardi
Ocean
News
NOT COOL: 10,000+ Lakewood Residents Without Power NOT COOL: 10,000+ Lakewood Residents Without Power
NOT Cool: 10,000+ Lakewood Residents Without Power More than 10,000 home owners and businesses in Lakewood were reported to be without electricity about 6:30 p.m., authorities said.  Utility company officials could not immediately say why the power went out in Ocean County, but there was speculation that the region's high demand for electricity due to the heat wave may have been a contributing factor. Jersey Central Power & Light said electricity should be restored in the Lakewood area between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Monday. At about 7:15 p.m., Lakewood News Network reported there had been a bus crash on New Hampshire Avenue after …

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by Jon Craig
Union
Weather
Summer's 2nd Heat Wave To Scorch The Northeast This Week Summer's 2nd Heat Wave To Scorch The Northeast This Week
Summer's 2nd Heat Wave To Scorch The Northeast This Week The second heat wave of Summer 2021 is here in the Northeast and expected to last throughout the week, forecasters say. The hottest days of the week will likely be on Monday and Tuesday, with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms all week. It could feel like it's between 100 and 105 degrees in North Jersey and Southeastern PA, while South Jersey will be between 90 and 95 degrees, AccuWeather reports. The heat wave -- three-straight days of 90 or above -- will last through Wednesday, with temps expected to drop into the high 80s Thursday and Friday. As temperatures drop later in the week, th…

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by Cecilia Levine
Nassau
News
Long Island Man Keeps Four Siberian Huskies Outside During Heat Wave, SPCA Says Long Island Man Keeps Four Siberian Huskies Outside During Heat Wave, SPCA Says
Long Island Man Keeps Four Siberian Huskies Outside During Heat Wave, SPCA Says A Long Island man is facing misdemeanor charges for allegedly abusing his four dogs during the recent heat wave. Despite being warned, it is alleged that Melville resident Michael Kaplow, 78, left his four Siberian huskies outside for more than six hours while he wasn’t home as temperatures topped 90 degrees. Roy Gross, the Chief of the Suffolk SPCA said that an officer responded to Kaplow’s Rope Court home after receiving reports of the dogs being penned up in the yard during the heat wave. According to Gross, Kaplow told the SPCA officer that his dogs can handle the extreme temperatures …

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by Zak Failla
Litchfield
Weather
Rounds Of Thunderstorms Will Bring Relief From Heat, Humidity Rounds Of Thunderstorms Will Bring Relief From Heat, Humidity
Rounds Of Thunderstorms Will Bring Relief From Heat, Humidity Several rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms will lead to relief from the heat and humidity that have gripped the region since the end of last week. But it will remain warm and sticky until after the storms pass through by the end of the workweek. Tuesday, July 21 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature around 90 degrees and heat indices in the low to mid 90s. The first storm system will arrive on Wednesday, July 22, with the high temperature in the mid 80s, starting a pattern of more comfortable weather. The possibility for storms and showers begins around 2 p.m. Wedne…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford
News
How To Reserve Swimming Time At 2 Of West Hartford's Public Pools How To Reserve Swimming Time At 2 Of West Hartford's Public Pools
How To Reserve Swimming Time At 2 Of West Hartford's Public Pools Two of West Hartford's town pools are opening free of charge to residents -- right on time for a heat wave. The Fernridge Park pool opened Friday and the Beachland Park pool will open Sunday. Walk-ups are accepted if space permits, but town officials strongly encourage booking swimming time in advance. West Hartford residents and members of Cornerstone Aquatics can register for swimming session by calling 860-561-8271 or following signing up online. Cornerstone is temporarily closed due to a capital improvement project. The company that runs the center, HealthFitness, is managing the …

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by Cecilia Levine
Darien
Weather
Surge In Heat, Humidity Will Fuel Chance For Thunderstorms Surge In Heat, Humidity Will Fuel Chance For Thunderstorms
Surge In Heat, Humidity Will Fuel Chance For Thunderstorms As heat and humidity build through the weekend into the start of the new workweek, there will be an increase in the threat for thunderstorms. Here's a day-by-day look at what to expect: Saturday, Aug. 17: Temperatures will be near normal with a high temperature in the low 80s under partly sunny skies. But it will be on the humid side. There is about a 20 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms starting after 11 a.m. and continuing through the evening. Sunday, Aug. 18: It will be warmer, more humid, with an increased threat for thunderstorms. The high temperature will be in the m…

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by Joe Lombardi
Darien
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Area: Tornadoes, Hail Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Area: Tornadoes, Hail Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Area: Tornadoes, Hail Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the entire region with multiple rounds of storms accompanying a cold front that will move through the area. The storms will bring drenching rain, flash flooding, frequent lightning and damaging wind gusts, along with relief following the heat wave. Tornadoes and hail are also possible. (See the first image above.) Rain showers with embedded thunderstorms will develop and move across the area starting Monday afternoon and continuing through early Tuesday morning, July 23.  The Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued just befo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Darien
Weather
Dangerous Heat: Power Companies Brace For Surge In Energy Consumption Dangerous Heat: Power Companies Brace For Surge In Energy Consumption
Dangerous Heat: Power Companies Brace For Surge In Energy Consumption Get set for the most extreme days in the first heat wave of 2019 as power companies are bracing for a surge in energy consumption. An Excessive Heat Warning is in until 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21 with heat index values (the combination of the high temperature and humidity) up to around 110 degrees on Saturday, July 20 and around 105 degrees for Sunday. An Air Quality Alert is in effect from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, July 20 will be the hottest day of the heavy way, which began on Friday, July 19. The high temperature around 97 degrees and plenty of sunsh…

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by Joe Lombardi
Essex NJ
News
Lyft Offering Free Rides To Cooling Centers In Newark, Other Cities Lyft Offering Free Rides To Cooling Centers In Newark, Other Cities
Lyft Offering Free Rides To Cooling Centers In Newark, Other Cities Ride-share company Lyft is offering free transportation to cooling centers in a number of cities through Sunday during a weekend heat wave when temperatures may hit 100 degrees or more combined with high humidity.  In New Jersey,  anyone wishing to access the free rides can use code NJCOOL19. Codes are valid for two rides, up to $15 each, from now until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. The company is providing transport to a number of designated cooling centers, including:  County Administration Building: 1 Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack The H.E.L.P. Center: 224 Sussex Ave., Newark S…

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by Paul Milo
Darien
Weather
The Heat Is On: Here's How Hot It's Going To Get Friday Through Sunday The Heat Is On: Here's How Hot It's Going To Get Friday Through Sunday
The Heat Is On: Here's How Hot It's Going To Get Friday Through Sunday Here comes the hottest stretch this summer, and the first heat wave of 2019. Extreme heat and humidity starting on Friday, July 19 will last through the weekend. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect from noon Friday until 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21. Friday's high temperature will be right around 90 degrees under mostly sunny skies. The heat index (the combination of heat and humidity) will make it feel like it's around 101 degrees. (See second image above for the predicted highs from throughout the region.) An Air Quality Alert is in effect from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Friday. S…

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by Joe Lombardi
Darien
Weather
New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Possible After Severe Weather Results In One Fatality New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Possible After Severe Weather Results In One Fatality
New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Possible After Severe Weather Results In One Fatality The remnants of Hurricane Barry brought severe thunderstorms to the region that resulted in torrential downpours causing flooding, damaging winds, downed trees, and one confirmed fatality. The fatality occurred in Fairfield County when a 21-year-old man was killed when a tree limb and wires fell on his car near the border of Fairfield and Bridgeport about 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. There is a chance for more scattered thunderstorms on Thursday, July 18, mainly after 11 a.m. Clouds and showers at times will keep the high temperature to around the 80-degree mark. But it will once agai…

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by Joe Lombardi