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After the passage of a cold front on Saturday, expect a cooler day for Sunday. The average high temperature this time of the year should be around 60 degrees. Over the next few days temperatures will likely stay into the 50s. Some moisture tries to make it here by Monday morning. At this point, only a few showers are expected…

NBC Connecticut first alert meteorologists are tracking a strong cold front moving in the state. Temperatures have been well above average over the last few days. Some towns got close to 80 degrees. The average high temperature should be closer to 60. Chilly conditions are expected to continue as we head into the morning. Temperatures will be in the low…

The ongoing drought has had a significant impact on much of the state, including our local pumpkins. “The dryness it definitely affected the size a lot of the varieties that are supposed to be big are a lot smaller,” said pumpkin farmer Jacob Cohen. “It affected the pollination because the bees weren’t as active when it’s hot. And we...

The drought is having an effect on this year’s pumpkin crop.

Some isolated showers are possible in parts of the state today as the mild weather continues. There is a chance for a few isolated showers today. The best chance of rain is in southern Connecticut and eastern Connecticut in New London and Middlesex counties. Highs will be in the upper 60s. More isolated showers are possible tonight. Tomorrow looks similar…

All eight counties in Connecticut have received disaster designations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a result of ongoing drought conditions in the state.

The new work week will feature mild temperatures and a chance for isolated showers. Today will be mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 60s. Tomorrow and Wednesday look similar with highs in the low 70s. There is a chance for an isolated showers both days. As the week goes on, temperatures will increase slightly with a high near 75…

Many towns across the state experienced a frosty start to Sunday morning with temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Frost was also reported down to the shoreline. NBC Connecticut First Alert meteorologists expect a decent rebound in temperatures for Sunday afternoon and for much of next week. The average high temperature for this time of the year should…

There’s a reason behind those cool mornings that are staples of fall weather, and it has to a lot do with longer nights and shorter days. The phenomenon is called radiational cooling, and here’s how it works. NBC Connecticut’s Josh Cingranelli explains.