Connecticut
Strong winds to move through the state overnight and into Thursday
Our NBC Connecticut meteorologists are tracking gusty winds that will move through the state overnight and into the day on Thursday.
Some wind gusts could top 45 miles per hour, causing difficult driving conditions.
The National Weather Service said some wind gusts could reach up to 60 mph.
There’s a wind advisory in effect throughout southern New England until 10 p.m. Thursday.
The strongest winds are expected midday Thursday around 11 a.m. and may cause some weaker tree limbs to fall, or even result in a few isolated power outages.
We aren’t expecting widespread power outages or tree damage with this system, and the wind will continue to usher in cool air.
After starting the week with near-record high temperatures, these gusty winds will usher in temps in the 30s.
The wind will stay steady on Friday, but weaker than Thursday. Still, combined with the air temperature, the feels-like conditions will fall into the single digits and 10s by Friday morning.
You can get the latest forecast anytime here.
Connecticut
Woman dies after crashing into building in New Britain
A woman has died after crashing into a building in New Britain on Friday night.
Officers were called to the intersection of Grove Hill and Lake Street around 8:15 p.m. for a report of a crash.
Once in the area, police said they determined a vehicle had hit a building. The female driver of the vehicle was reportedly found unresponsive.
She was transported to an area hospital where she later died. Police have not released her identity.
The investigation is ongoing.
Connecticut
Serious injuries reported in North Branford crash
A person has serious injuries after a car crash in North Branford Friday night.
The police department said a two-car accident happened in the area of Route 80 and Totoket Road around 9 p.m.
Route 80 was closed late Friday night as police conducted their investigation.
One person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, police said.
No additional information was immediately available.
Connecticut
Connecticut intelligence center monitors tips from app, potential threats
Following the recent events in New Orleans and Las Vegas, state officials say they are not aware of any current credible threat in Connecticut.
But they are constantly monitoring for any suspicious activity.
Following the deadly attack in New Orleans, we got an inside look at how the state works to help keep people safe.
Public safety deputy commissioner Brenda Bergeron gave us access to what’s known as the Connecticut Intelligence Center.
You can find information sharing here between different local, state, federal and private organizations for preventing and responding to possible threats.
“That is the real value of a hub because we can have something can come in on the desk or some other way through the suspicious activity reports or another way, it gets evaluated here,” Bergeron said.
Those suspicious activity reports might be coming from someone who downloads and uses the updated CT Safe Mobile app.
Recently there a surge in people alerting about drone activity.
“Sometimes it’s in response to something that may have just occurred but other times, it’s used exactly as designed. Somebody in their neighborhood noticed something out of the ordinary and wanted to report to us and give us a heads up that something didn’t seem right,” Bill Turner, State Emergency Management director, said.
Authorities say things to watch out for include someone who has an unusual interest in getting key details about security measures or watching them closely.
Also, discreetly using a camera to record.
And finally, trying to access rooftops or other potentially sensitive areas.
“Maybe it’s nothing at all, but maybe it’s something very significant, and there are people now who are trained to put all the pieces together to see if these red flags are an indication that something is about to happen,” Mike Lawlor, University of New Haven criminal justice professor, said.
If there is an emergency, you should still call 911.
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