Extreme Weather

Amid cold temperatures, Connecticut Department of Transportation officials cleared a homeless encampment beneath a New Haven overpass and filled in the area with boulders to prevent people from returning.

Stronger storms and rising seas are reshaping Milford’s shoreline. As climate change fuels more intense hurricanes in the Northeast, residents face repeated flooding, while Connecticut lags in meeting emissions goals.

The National Weather Service is predicting up to 15 inches of snow in some parts of Connecticut between Sunday and Monday. It’s predicted to be the largest storm the state has seen in a decade.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency as the entire state prepares for dangerously low temperatures starting Friday night.

A blast of arctic air is headed into the region on Monday night, leading Connecticut officials to activate the state’s severe cold weather protocol.

As Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica, Connecticut resident Eunice Grant was there. She shares her experience and hopes for recovery with WSHU’s Ann Karrick.

As the search for survivors continues in Texas after this weekend’s devastating flood, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) is questioning whether cuts to the National Weather Service may have contributed to the death toll.

As the death toll from the Texas floods continues to rise, a conversation about emergency alert system failures is spreading across the country. Officials in Connecticut want residents to know where to get information in a weather catastrophe.

Months of very little rain on Long Island have contributed to brush fires and a record-breaking water demand throughout the region.

Neighborhoods on Long Island’s north shore are assessing the damage after torrential rains Sunday through Monday unleashed flash floods, burst dams and mudslides. Suffolk County officials estimate recovery efforts will cost over $50 million.