connecticut heat wave

Despite the scorching heat, one of the state’s biggest sporting events of the year is taking place this week. The Little League World Series, East Regional qualifiers are being held in Bristol. Little League champions from around the northeast gathered at the A. Bartlett Giamatti Little League Training Center in a showdown tournament to decide who will go to...

The Little League World Series Regional Qualifiers are being held today despite the scorching heat and intermittent thunderstorms.

As the hot weather in Connecticut continues, power companies are asking customers to use energy wisely. “A portion of our energy costs each year are based on the days when we use the most electricity. We want to keep that peak as low as possible,” said Chris Riley, a spokesperson for Norwich Public Utilities. “Second, we want to make sure…

Connecticut residents are trying to keep cool despite the heat. Jennifer Jaos interviews golf players at a large charity outing about how they are keeping cool.

The brutally hot weather this week has been tough on people trying to enjoy outdoor activities, such as golf. “I showed up as a single, just trying to get out. I know it’s pretty busy,” said Matt DuPont, a golfer from Berlin. Despite Friday’s hot weather, Stanley Golf Course in New Britain was busy throughout the day with 140...

Connecticut takes on another heat wave. Hot and humid conditions have prompted Governor Lamont to issue a weather protocol now until Friday to ensure those at risk are protected. “With temperatures rising, we want as many people as possible to avoid heat-related illnesses,” said Tayna Barrett with the United Way of Connecticut. The state is partnering with the United Way…

Gov. Ned Lamont is activating Connecticut’s extreme weather protocol starting 8 a.m. Tuesday in preparation for extreme heat expected over the next several days. The governor said he enacted the protocol to ensure the availability of cooling centers over the next several days. Our NBC Connecticut meteorologists are tracking a potential heat wave for the first week of August....

The heat wave, along with lack of rain, has been affecting local produce. Kyle Jones talked to workers about the negative effects of the hot weather. It’s also accelerating crop growth.