Alexis Clemons joined the NBC Connecticut StormTracker Weather Team in December 2024. Growing up near Tornado Alley in St. Louis, Missouri, she turned her childhood fear of storms into a lifelong passion for keeping communities informed and safe.
Alexis earned her degree in Atmospheric Science from the University of Missouri and honed her forecasting skills at news stations in Columbia and Joplin, Missouri. Before making the move to Connecticut, she spent time at WKOW in Madison, Wisconsin, where she covered everything from severe tornado outbreaks to heavy snowstorms.
Now thrilled to call the Northeast home, Alexis is eager to explore Connecticut’s vibrant restaurants, scenic beaches, and rich culture. You’ll also find her rooting for local teams like the Hartford Yard Goats, Yale Bulldogs, and UConn Huskies.
The Latest
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Humidity increases through Sunday, a few evening showers possible
High temperatures will warm into the upper 70s and lower 80s this afternoon. Skies are mostly cloudy today as humidity values increase later in the day. A few showers are possible this evening, which will kickstart a stormy weather pattern. Monday looks to stay dry with a little more sunshine and highs in the 70s and 80s. Storms return late…
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Warmer Sunday as humidity returns
Clouds will increase overnight as temperatures drop into the 50s and 60s. Sunday should be a couple degrees warmer as humidity values increase through the day. There is a chance for a couple showers late in the day tomorrow and into Sunday night. Monday will be mostly dry and muggy as temperatures warm into the lower 80s. Storm chances return…
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Saturday will be sunny, low humidity
It’s a beautiful night across Connecticut. Clouds clear, humidity drops, and temperatures get comfortably cool. Saturday will be spectacular with abundant sunshine, low humidity, and warm temperatures in the afternoon. Wind will be light. Saturday will be sunny and comfortable with highs in the 70s and 80s. Humidity will increase through Sunday ahead of several rain chances next week.
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New foods on the menu at the Big E this year
The Big E is right around the corner, and the festival is previewing some new food that’s on the menu this year! “The Stack” – The Paddock It’s four specialty burgers stacked together. It features a macaroni and cheese burger, a candied jalapeno burger, a maple bacon burger, and the local smash burger. “Lobster Tail Hushpuppy-Style Skewer” – NOLA Cajun…
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Late-spring frost and bears impact 2026 fruit crop in Connecticut
This year’s apple and peach harvests are a little smaller this year than in previous years. There are two main culprits: late-spring freeze and bears. “In May, it got down to the 20s, and it came out at a bad time, right? It zaps a lot of those young buds, and once we lose those buds, you have to...
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Sharks in the Sound: How a shifting ecosystem is impacting Connecticut fishermen
Shark sightings have soared this summer in Long Island Sound, and Connecticut fishermen are suffering the most. One fisherman is comparing this issue to all of the bear sightings in northern Connecticut, since both species have learned traits from human actions. “This is similar to what we’re seeing with black bears in areas like Simsbury, Northern Connecticut now. They’ve...
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Scattered showers and storms possible through Sunday
Moderate rain showers are moving through Connecticut this morning. Have the rain gear handy as you’re out and about today! A few peeks of sunshine could allow for a few isolated storms to pop up this afternoon. Any storms later today would create quick, heavy downpours and localized gusty winds. Humidity and cloud cover will decrease overnight as temperatures...
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Cloudy and cooler with a few Saturday showers
Temperatures will only warm into the lower to middle 70s for your Saturday. Today is mostly cloudy with the chance for a few isolated showers. There is a better chance for rain and even a few rumbles of thunder late tonight and into early Sunday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible through tomorrow, but the weekend will not be a…
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Clouds increase through Sunday before rain overnight
Sunday sees temperatures warming into the upper 70s and lower 80s. Cloud cover and humidity values increase through the day today before our next chance for rain. A few showers are possible this evening, but most of the rain should hold off until tonight. Scattered showers will bring fairly light rain through Monday morning, and we should dry out early…
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Catch one of the largest meteor showers of the year at a free campout in Voluntown
One of the largest meteor showers of the year is putting on a show over the next few nights, and an event in Connecticut is giving stargazers a chance to take it in. Friends of Pachaug Forest is hosting a free scientific campout at Pachaug State Forest in Voluntown, offering people a dark and safe place to watch the Perseid…
