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Special Weather Statement Issued For CT Monday: Here's Why, What To Know

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March 18, 2024

Special Weather Statement Issued For CT Monday: Here's Why, What To Know

CONNECTICUT — The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Connecticut on Monday due to the concerns of an “enhanced risk of wildfire spread.”

For southern Connecticut, the weather service said, “The combination of an anomalously dry airmass and gusty west winds of 20 to 25 mph will result in an enhanced risk of wildfire spread today. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to 30 to 35 percent in the afternoon. These conditions are likely to continue into Tuesday.”

And for northern Connecticut, the weather service said, “An anomalously dry airmass for late March will be over the region Monday. As temperatures rise into the low to mid 50s Monday afternoon, minimum relative humidities will drop near or below 30 percent. This combined with increasing west winds of 20 to 25 mph will result in elevated fire weather concerns for Monday afternoon.”

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Much cooler week of weather ahead

The 60s and 70s were great last week, but it’s back to reality for us this week, with daytime highs largely in the 40s for the next seven days. On Monday, we should hit 50 degrees, and then it’s cooler for the remainder of the week.

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“Tomorrow will be even cooler, with highs in the mid-40s,” said WFSB 3 TV chief meteorologist Mark Dixon with Mike Slifer. “The breeze remains, making it feel chillier. Spring begins on Tuesday, officially with the vernal equinox at 11:06 pm. Wednesday features the greatest chance for a shower (many communities likely remain dry) as a cold front pushes through the region. Behind it, Thursday is our chilliest day of the week as temperatures only peak between 40 and 45. It will also be our windiest day with gusts over 30 mph possible. Friday, as high pressure briefly builds into the region, the wind will be noticeably calmer. Because of this, we’ll end the week dry and bright with highs between 45 and 50.”

Rainy weekend?

“While there is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding timing and amounts, rain chances are likely to increase over the weekend… especially on Saturday. Temperatures remain near average in the upper 40s. By Saturday, March 23, the average high temperature for the Hartford Area will reach 50 degrees. Sunday, we’re forecasting dry and brighter weather,” Dixon and Slifer said. (Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

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Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 7 to 13 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 8 to 16 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 52. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a northwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind around 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Friday Night: A chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. North wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. North wind 15 to 17 mph.

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Driver sent to hospital after one-car crash on I-95 in Old Lyme, police say

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April 10, 2026

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Driver sent to hospital after one-car crash on I-95 in Old Lyme, police say

OLD LYME — A driver was injured and taken to the hospital after a one-car crash on Interstate 95 Thursday night in Old Lyme, according to state police.

The state Department of Transportation reported the crash occurred on I-95 north before Exit 71 around 9:40 p.m.

Connecticut State Police said the driver was conscious and alert, and their injuries were not life-threatening.

The crash closed the left lane, according to state police. The incident was cleared around 11:50 p.m., according to the DOT.

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Connecticut ticks back with a vengeance this year

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April 10, 2026

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Connecticut ticks back with a vengeance this year

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — After a record year in 2025, the Connecticut Agriculture Experiment Station said that in under two weeks there have been more than 200 reported tick bites.

“I do not know whether this trend will continue or slow down,” Connecticut Tick Surveillance Program Director Dr. Goudarz Molaei said. “I suspect that it will continue and will get worse.”

In 2025, there were more than 6,000 reported bites, which is double the average.

It would be a mistake to think that this winter’s cold weather killed the ticks. In fact, many ticks were saved by this winter’s snow.

“It’s like a warm blanket for ticks,” Dr. Molaei said. “They hide underneath the snow and they are protected.”

These early ticks are almost exclusively blacklegged ticks. Research shows more than 50% are carrying Lyme Disease. Come this spring, four more tick species will arrive in Connecticut, with each breed carrying different diseases.

Ticks in Connecticut usually live in the woods. But not just in trees or in the grass, they could also be in leaves on the ground.

“Even though it looks goofy, I always make sure I have a thick sock and that it covers the lower half of your calf,” Ji Xue, who runs in East Rock Park, said.

Experts say you should spray on a pesticide before going outside. Upon returning, thoroughly check the body and put all clothes in the wash.

“I actually had Lyme Disease as a kid because I grew up in upstate New York,” Sean Cohen, a father of two young boys, said. “We are just extra aware of it, especially because the kids have very thick, dark hair. We just try to be on top of checking out for it.”

“I know some people who already refuse to take their dogs on hikes anymore because they are so scared,” Xue said.

Most importantly, if a tick bites you, either send it in for testing or keep the tick. If you get sick, the doctors need to know what kind of tick infected you.

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UGA student dies after fall while hiking in Connecticut

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April 9, 2026

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UGA student dies after fall while hiking in Connecticut

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William Cooper Gatch. Photo courtesy of Joiner Anderson Funeral Home

ATHENS. Ga. – A University of Georgia student from Georgia has died after falling during a hike in Connecticut, according to UGA’s Red & Black.

What we know:

Police identified the victim as 23-year-old William Cooper Gatch of Statesboro. Gatch was a senior majoring in agricultural education at the University of Georgia and was set to graduate in May.

Investigators say Gatch was hiking with his sister at Sleeping Giant State Park when he fell along an unmarked trail. He was later located in a wooded area and died from his injuries.

Officials with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Environmental Conservation Police are investigating the incident. Early findings suggest the fall was accidental.

What they’re saying:

According to his obituary, Gatch was known for his curiosity and compassion, qualities that shaped his interest in agricultural education and mentoring others. During his final semester, he was completing his student teaching at Madison County High School.

His obituary describes him as someone who was deeply loved by those around him.

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