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The state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has extended the deadline to enroll in the COVID-19 Payment Program until at least February 9. The Winter Protection Program is also now in effect. The Winter Protection Program prevents heat utility shutoffs at eligible households during the winter months and runs from November 1, 2020 through May 1, 2020. PURA encourages anyone…

We have some tips for you before you turn on your heat ahead of Wednesday’s chill.

With hundreds of thousands without power in Connecticut and many public spaces at limited capacity or closed due to the pandemic, finding a refuge from the summer heat has just become more difficult. But even without air conditioning or a fan, there are things you can do to keep yourself and your home cooler. Keep your blinds/curtains/shades closed. According...

The intense heat and humidity will continue into the workweek where the heat index will be over 100 degrees on Monday. Temperatures have already reached the 90 degrees in the Hartford Area. This means we have another official heat wave (3 consecutive days with temperatures at or above 90 degrees). Temperatures will continue to rise into the middle to upper…

Meteorologist Joshua Cingranelli has the forecast on july19th,2020

With high heat and humidity expected to make its way to Connecticut starting Sunday, many cities and towns are activating cooling centers for the public to use. The NBC Connecticut First Alert weather team has issued a First Alert for the risk of high heat and humidity on Sunday and Monday. Below are the cooling centers being activated this weekend:…

High heat and humidity can be taxing on a home’s air conditioning unit. That is why Aiello Home Services was doing preventative maintenance at a home in Simsbury Thursday morning. They methodically checked through the units and cleaned out the filters. Having clean filters is key to keeping your unit running efficiently, according to Shawn Foley, a field supervisor...

During the summer’s heat and humidity it is important to keep up maintenance on your air conditioning unit.

Many of us are trying to get outside as much as we can and with gyms still closed, maybe you’ve taken your workout outside too. But warm temperature and especially high humidity can take a toll on you and your kids when it comes to spending time outside. “Coming out of the winter or spring where we’re used to...

The 100 degree temperatures forecast for this weekend are a top concern for campers.

Seven children were taken to the hospital after feeling sick because of dehydration and heat during the Summer Camp Carnival Day trip, according to Newington Parks and Recreation.

The recent heat and humidity, combined with the lack of rain, has made it challenging for pick-your-own farms in Connecticut.

NBC Connecticut First Alert meteorologists are tracking another week of heat and humidity.

With summer here, it’s important to know the dangers of high temperatures. Heat stroke can be dangerous. Here are some ways you can identify heat stroke and what you should do when you see some of its symptoms.

As temperatures climb into the 90s this week, a few school districts are making the difficult call to dismiss early.

A heat advisory is in effect for all of Connecticut.

Multiple towns are opening cooling centers because of hot weather in the forecast.

Police say a teen drowned at Keney Park pool in the early morning hours. A surveillance camera at the pool was not working because of the extreme heat, Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin said.