Connecticut
Several Storms, Rain Chances In Our Forecast: Here's What You Need To Know
CONNECTICUT — It looks like the weather in Connecticut this week will feature unsettled weather with some rain showers and storms possible over the next seven days, though we’ll see periods of sun too and another heat wave is possible.
Late Sunday and early Monday, rain and storms are forecast due to a “coastal area of low pressure,” according to WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. “Some areas along SE CT could notice an elevated breeze up to 25mph. Mugginess becomes more noticeable overnight and is just the beginning of an unsettled and humid week ahead.”
“To start the week, we are watching an area of low pressure offshore and how it moves relative to CT. Currently, we’re forecasting partly to mostly cloudy skies on Monday with the possibility of a couple rounds of showers and maybe an embedded storm throughout the day,” WFSB 3 TV meteorologists said.
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“This will all be dependent on the exact track of this area of low pressure, which model trends have brought a bit closer to CT. There could also be some wind associated with this system so something we will be monitoring as well. Regardless, the mugginess returns on Monday. Tuesday, under a partly to mostly cloudy sky, it will be humid, and we’ll run the risk for an isolated shower or storm. More or less, we will rinse and repeat, with daily rain/storm chances while humidity is up through mid-week,” WFSB 3 TV meteorologists said. “At this point, Wednesday looks to be the wettest day of the week with showers in the morning as well as in the evening hours. The chance for rain does dwindle a bit as we approach the end of next week with only the slightest chance for a few showers by then.” (Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).
There also appears to be a chance for more showers and thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday too but temperatures will approach 90 degrees.
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Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:
Tonight: A chance of showers before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:
Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday: Scattered showers before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Patchy fog between 9am and 3pm. High near 80. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday: A chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Connecticut Democrats to bring back legislation giving parents control over social media
Democrats plan to revive a proposal to give parents greater control over how children use social media.
“If they don’t like what we’re going to protect the kids, what is your plan to protect the kids?” Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Connecticut) said. “Otherwise, we’ll keep going with this.”
Leaders of the legislature’s General Law Committee joined Lamont for a press conference at the Capitol, saying they’ll introduce the bill once the legislative session starts on Feb. 4.
The bill would require parental approval before anyone under 18 years old can open a social media account.
Additionally, parents would need to approve the content children can view, set time limits for usage, and decide whether their accounts are public.
Attorney General William Tong (D-Connecticut) said the law would require parents to opt in to ensure they give consent.
That means social media platforms can’t, for example, make a minor’s account public as a default setting.
Lastly, the bill would prohibit social media companies from sending push notifications to children between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m.
“What this specifically does is highlight a very vulnerable population and says there needs to be protections in place,” Rep. Roland Lemar (D-New Haven) said. “Children need to have these protections.
Lemar said social media can be a valuable resource, but he wants to safeguard children against potential harm.
Some experts have been raising concerns that social media platforms can become addictive, especially since they allow users to scroll content endlessly.
Those experts have also warned about increased risks of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues among children and teenagers.
“They’re still children, and they’re still vulnerable in how they’re developing those individual identities,” Connecticut Children’s pediatrician Dr. Robert Keder said. “They are subject to things like FOMO, or fear of missing out, or influencing body image.”
Tech companies pushed back against the bill last year, saying they’re already putting tools in place for parents.
Instagram, for example, announced a teen-friendly version of its app in October, with more age-appropriate content.
Christopher Gilrein, executive director with the lobbying firm Technet, said last year that “the industry has a longstanding commitment to provide parents and guardians with resources to help ensure a safe online experience for their children, and the industry has been at the forefront of educating parents and guardians about safety.”
Last year’s version received a 121-26 vote in the House, but the Senate failed to raise it for debate before the session ended.
A few Republicans raised concerns about whether the state could enforce the bill.
One of those Republicans, Rep. Lezlye Zupkus (R-Prostect), said she’ll need to review this year’s bill, but she supports the concept.
“We need to look at what our kids are looking at and what is age-appropriate for them and what they should be doing,” she said
Connecticut
House destroyed after fire in Tolland
Fire crews were dispatched to Bonair Hill Rd for a structure fire around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
When they arrived, the single-family home was fully involved, according to Town Manager Brian Foley.
Foley said in a post on Facebook that an adult male was outside on the property in serious medical distress and was transported to Rockville hospital. He also mentions that several family members got out safely and were staying at a neighbor’s house.
The home was completely destroyed, and the town staff and Red Cross are working to ensure the displaced family has access to any needed services, Foley said.
Local CT State Fire Marshals are on scene investigating the incident.
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