Connecticut
Mostly sunny and mild Tuesday for Connecticut
News 12 Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Michele Powers says it will be a mostly sunny and mild Tuesday for Connecticut.
HEADLINES: The new year is starting off a bit colder, but drier. Possible snow/rain chances later in the week .
WHAT’S NEW: Drier weather is taking over for now, but there is a chance of snow this week or perhaps next weekend.
While it will be dry and seasonable the next couple of days, temperatures are trending a bit cooler this week and the weather pattern still remains somewhat active. That means if and when these impulses develop into storms, the temperature profile of the atmosphere will need to be watched closely. It’s all about 32 degrees and when conditions are right, some of that rain could be ice or snow.
The News 12 Storm Watch Team is tracking a front on Wednesday night and Thursday right now for the possibility of some rain or snow showers. Temperatures look cold enough, especially at night and it looks like broken showers will be around.
Another storm for next weekend is also on the table.
WHAT’S NEXT: With a cold shot of air coming to the region Thursday, temperatures will fall into Friday and the weekend. While this isn’t big time significant cold, it’s still cold enough that a potential coastal storm next weekend could have some mixed precipitation with it. This is still too far out to nail down exactly what it will be. The exact track and timing will slowly come together the next few days, so stay with the News 12 Storm Watch Team.
FORECAST
OVERNIGHT: Mostly clear. High of 31.
TUESDAY: Mostly Sunny. High 42 .
WEDNESDAY: Sun and clouds and dry. High 45.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy, mixed showers. High 42.
FRIDAY: Colder and mostly Sunny. High of 38.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. Showers at night, some snow or rain. High 41.
SUNDAY: Risk of rain and snow showers. High 38.
The Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show is set to return to the Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville from March 20-22, according to a community announcement.
The event is expected to feature more than 200 exhibitors showcasing the latest in fishing, hunting and outdoor equipment, boats and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend free seminars and demonstrations led by experts in various outdoor activities.
The show, billed as the largest of its kind in the state, will run from 3-8 p.m. March 20, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. March 21 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 22. Discounted tickets are available online at https://www.ctfishingoutdoorshow.com for $12, while tickets purchased at the door will cost $15. Children under 12 can attend for free.
Contests for attendees
Two new contests will be introduced March 21: the National Wild Turkey Federation-sanctioned “Connecticut Nor’easter Turkey Calling Championship,” and a “Closest to the Trout” Fly Casting Contest.
The turkey calling championship will begin at 11 a.m. and feature callers from as far as Pennsylvania and Vermont competing in different divisions, including a Senior Open. The winner of the Senior Open will qualify to compete in the National Wild Turkey Federation’s 2027 Grand Nationals in Nashville, Tennessee.
Matt Wettish, a turkey hunter and champion caller who is a member of the New England Turkey Hunting Hall of Fame, will host the event. Participants age 7 and older can register at the event.
The fly casting contest is scheduled for 2 p.m. Participants can register at localflyco.com.
Organizers say visitors can expect a wide range of activities and attractions designed to appeal to both seasoned outdoor enthusiasts and newcomers.
The show will feature fly casting demonstrations, opportunities to meet and schedule tours with charter boat fishing captains and hunting outfitters, and tips on dog steadiness training. Fly-tying demonstrations and hands-on activities, including a laser shot range, will be available.
The Kids Fun Zone, expanded to three times its previous size, will offer hands-on activities for toddlers through teens. Highlights include dog-training demonstrations, an educational wildlife show featuring snakes, birds of prey, a fennec fox and a hedgehog, and expert-led seminars on fishing, archery and hunting safety. There will also be prize giveaways, a kid’s casting corner and hourly children’s scavenger hunts.
Attendees will have the chance to learn how to use inflatable life jackets from the U.S. Coast Guard and view a 14-foot brook trout sculpture by artist Joey Rizzo. The Connecticut Firearms Auction will showcase upcoming military and historic guns and provide information on selling antique and collectible firearms.
Free parking is available, with the nearest option being the Winter Garage. More information about the show can be found at ctfishingoutdoorshow.com.
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PORTLAND, CT. (WFSB) – Portland firefighters rescued a kayaker from the Connecticut River after they were found clinging to a large log in the water.
Officials say that units were dispatched along with Middletown firefighters after a report of a kayaker in distress in the area just south of Harbor Park.
Portland firefighters responded to Portland Boat Works with a zodiac boat stationed out of Company 1. Crews located the individual, launched the zodiac, made contact with the person, and removed them from the water.
Hunters Ambulance and a Middlesex paramedic were requested to the boat yard. The individual was evaluated on scene and transported to the hospital.
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