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Technical Discussion: Our ALERT continues for unhealthy air quality!

The following is a technical discussion of Connecticut's forecast written by Channel 3's meteorologists.

Meteorologist Mike Slifer updates the weather for Thursday June 8. Here's the noon forecast.

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The Air Quality in New England as of 10 a.m. on June 7.

Track the air quality where you are

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DEEP: Air quality in CT to remain at unhealthy levels

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All high school lacrosse championship games will be postponed again.

CIAC: Lacrosse championships moved to tomorrow; tennis indoors today

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The incident happened Thursday June 8 around 11:18am.

I-84 eastbound closed due to a crash involving a motorcycle

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Kristina Russo

According to Connecticut Department of Transportation, I-84 eastbound is shut down.

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Theodore Ohanlon faces a disorderly conduct charge for an incident that happened with a driving...

Driving instructor accused of asking student about virginity, drugs

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Rob Polansky

A driving instructor in Storrs is accused of making a student feel uncomfortable by asking her about about her virginity, drugs and other topics during lessons.

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Sedan sought after motorcyclist killed in New Haven hit-and-run

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Rob Polansky

A motorcyclist was killed in what New Haven police described as a hit-and-run.

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Connecticut's Interstate Fire Crew in Nova Scotia helped fight wildfires in Nova Scotia,...

Connecticut firefighters head north to battle Canadian wildfires

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Rob Polansky

Connecticut’s Interstate Fire Crew headed north to Canada to battle wildfires.

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There was an orange haze over New York City during Wednesday afternoon.

Low visibility from wildfire smoke pauses flights

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Rob Polansky

Flights from the northeast were paused on Thursday morning because of low visibility from the Canadian wildfires.

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FILE - Rev. Pat Robertson poses a question to a Republican presidential candidate during a...

Pat Robertson, founder of Christian Broadcasting Network, dies at 93

Updated: 4 hours ago

By The Associated Press

Robertson’s death Thursday was announced by his broadcasting network.

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Thomas Shane Hanley was arrested in connection with a case that involved a woman's body being...

Woman found dead on the side of New Hampshire highway identified; man arrested

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Rob Polansky

New Hampshire State Police said they identified a woman whose body was found in the breakdown lane of a highway on Monday and made an arrest.

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Traffic moves along Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in New York, amidst smokey haze from wildfires in...

Smoky haze blanketing US and Canada could last into the weekend

Updated: 44 minutes ago

By The Associated Press

More than 400 blazes burning across Canada have left 20,000 people displaced. The U.S. has sent more than 600 firefighters and equipment to Canada. Other countries are also helping.

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Session ends with a number of bills passed

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Cassidy Williams and Rob Polansky

Both sides of the aisle agreed that it was a productive session.

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An attacker with a knife stabbed several young children and two adults, leaving some with...

Knife attack at park in French Alps critically wounds 4 young children as people cry for help

Updated: 2 hours ago

By The Associated Press and JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press

The helplessness of the young victims and the savagery of the attack sickened France.

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives to the basket over Miami Heat forward Kevin Love...

Jokic and Murray both have triple-doubles, Nuggets beat Heat 109-94 for 2-1 lead

Updated: 15 hours ago

By The Associated Press and TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer

The Nuggets reclaimed the lead in the series by beating the Miami Heat 109-94 in Game 3.

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MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Used car prices, Amazon 'ad tier,' vegan Crunchwrap

Updated: 8 hours ago

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VIDEO: Air quality alerts amid smoke from Quebec fires

Updated: 9 hours ago

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Air quality concerns cause delays and cancellations to sporting events, flights

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Hector Molina

From your flight to your favorite sports team, the poor air quality is causing delays and cancellations.

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Waterbury gets green light on red light cameras

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Audrey Russo

Red light cameras are coming to the Brass City.

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Two officers involved in case that paralyzed New Haven man fired

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Zoe Strothers and Eliza Kruczynski

The New Haven Police Commission has fired at least 2 of the officers involved in the Randy Cox case.

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ANSWER DESK: ‘Should I be wearing a mask?’ We answer your questions on smoke in CT

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Jill Gilardi

We are answering your questions about the smoky skies in Connecticut.

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President Joe Biden addresses the nation on the budget deal that lifts the federal debt limit...

Biden vetoes bill to cancel student debt relief

Updated: 18 hours ago

By The Associated Press and CHRIS MEGERIAN

Student loan payments were paused at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they will resume in August for anyone whose debt is not wiped out by Biden’s plan.

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Flights in neighboring states impacted by low visibility

Northeast flights impacted by low visibility

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Hector Molina

Poor air quality is having a significant impact on air travel in nearby states.

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With two wins this weekend in Bridgeport, the Bobcats hockey team heads to its third Frozen...

Quinnipiac Bobcats headed to the White House!

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Zoe Strothers

Quinnipiac’s men’s ice hockey team has been invited to the White House by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

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INTERVIEW: What to know about about smoky skies

Updated: 22 hours ago

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Man admits to drowning mother on 911 call

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Bryant Reed

New Milford police released the 911 call where a man admits to killing his mother.

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ANSWER DESK: Should I wear a mask outside?

Updated: 22 hours ago

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I-Team Tracks down Manchester man accused of stealing thousands from homeowners

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Cassidy Williams

For the first time the I-Team is hearing from the Manchester man behind a home improvement company that is accused of stealing thousands from clients.

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Poor air quality impacts Connecticut residents, workers who spend time outside

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Olivia Kalentek

Many Connecticut residents are avoiding spending outside due to the poor air conditions, but others have no choice.

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In a view toward Brooklyn, a boat maneuvers the East River near the Manhattan Bridge, left, and...

Millions breathing hazardous air as smoke from Canadian wildfires streams south over US

Updated: 17 hours ago

By The Associated Press

Air quality with what the U.S. rates as hazardous levels of pollution extended into central New York. Massive tongues of unhealthy air extended as far as Virginia and Indiana, affecting millions of people.

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