According to the National Hurricane Center, the greatest potential for loss of life during a hurricane is from a storm surge. A storm surge consists of water pushed towards a shoreline by the force of winds circulating around the storm.More >
Friday, June 4 2010 10:53 AM EDT2010-06-04 15:53:28 GMT
Experts say the best way to protect your home from costly hurricane damage is to protect the areas in which wind can enter. A great time to hurricane your proof your home is when you are making other improvements or adding an addition.More >
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Tuesday, May 25 2010 11:40 PM EDT2010-05-26 04:40:47 GMT
TROPICAL STORM WATCHAn announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are possible within the specified coastal area within 48 hours.TROPICAL STORM WARNINGAn announcementMore >
The ingredients for a hurricane include a pre-existing weather disturbance, warm tropical oceans, moisture, and relatively light winds aloft. If the right conditions persist long enough, they can combineMore >
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.More >
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.More >
Friday, May 24 2013 4:38 AM EDT2013-05-24 08:38:10 GMT
(RNN) - A bridge in Washington has collapsed and at least two cars are in the water, according to KING 5 TV out of Seattle. The bridge is part of Interstate 5. There is no word on injuries. Copyright 2013More >
A photo from the scene showed a man sitting on top of his car, which was partially submerged.More >
Friday, May 24 2013 8:09 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:09:42 GMT
The chief medical examiner's office says a former New Milford officer convicted of an on-duty killing committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning. Forty-one-year-old Scott Smith was found dead in aMore >
The chief medical examiner's office says a former New Milford officer convicted of an on-duty killing committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning.More >
Friday, May 24 2013 9:08 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:08:16 GMT
An apartment building in the Frog Hollow section of Hartford that was evacuated after the building began to give way is being taken down by officials.More >
An apartment building in the Frog Hollow section of Hartford that was evacuated after the building began to give way is being taken down by officials.More >
Friday, May 24 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:45:18 GMT
Happy Saturday, Rain is on its way – as expected – but it will not hamper the entire weekend. Early this morning, there will be low clouds, fog and drizzle in many parts of Connecticut. This will haveMore >
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:04:37 GMT
A Connecticut bill banning young people from using indoor tanning services is moving to the governor's desk. The state House of Representatives voted Thursday, 117-21, to pass legislation forbidding anyoneMore >
A Connecticut bill banning young people from using indoor tanning services is moving to the governor's desk.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:43:36 GMT
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Litchfield County until 7:15 p.m.The National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated flash flooding from a thunderstorm entering the area,More >
Flooding has been reported in several parts of Connecticut Thursday evening.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:08:56 GMT
Five people were arrested in the robbery of $4 million in jewelry fromAccording to police, first two people were bound and gagged with duct tape during home invasion on Gravel Street in Meriden duringMore >
Five people were arrested after a brazen overnight jewelry store robbery that involved kidnapping and hours of being tied up while the suspects loaded up $5 million in jewels.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:24 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:24:41 GMT
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Jurors deadlocked on a verdict of life or death for Jodi Arias in the 2008 killing of her one-time boyfriend were visibly upset when their verdict was read in court, CBS 5 reporter Elizabeth Erwin said. "SomeMore >
"We will proceed with the intent to retry the penalty phase" of the Jodi Arias trial, said Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery after the jury deadlocked whether she should get life or death.More >
