Weather

Connecticut home and business owners can now better determine whether their property may be impacted by climate-related damage using a first-of-its-kind tool.

As the fire risk heightens in drought-stressed Vermont and New Hampshire, the U.S. Forest Service has positioned a firefighting helicopter at Lebanon Municipal Airport to improve response times.

Precipitation was four inches below average over the course of the season.

At Coonamessett Farm in East Falmouth, the pumpkin plants are suffering, because the irrigation system doesn't reach them, farmer Ron Smolowitz said.

Summertime in Maine can bring welcome sunshine and warmth. But under certain conditions, hot and humid weather can cause problems for the body: anything from minor muscle cramps and skin rashes to more serious issues like dizziness, vomiting, and seizures.

As high school sports ramp up across Connecticut, athletic trainers are keeping an eye on extreme heat. The state has activated extreme heat protocols four times this year

Even though Maine is known as a cold weather state, in recent years, hundreds of people have shown up in emergency rooms for heat-related illness. To offer relief, cooling centers are opening at libraries, fire stations, and community centers.

Extremely dangerous heat is still unusual in Maine — but emergency officials across the state are already planning for a future where they’re responding to temperature spikes as silent natural disasters.

The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) are calling on residents to plan ahead, and stay in the know in case of an emergency, such as a hurricane or major flooding.

Climate change is making New Hampshire hotter, and scientists expect more days of extreme heat. That can be dangerous. Here's how to protect yourself and your loved ones.