Weather

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

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.

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.

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.

In recent years, the summers have gotten hotter and it's taking an extra toll on unhoused people across the state. The extreme weather is also straining resources designed to help those who need them most.

The mission will help better predict how energy from the sun affects life on Earth, including disruptions to satellites, power grids and astronauts.

Western Massachusetts and other parts of the region have been stuck in a hot, humid weather pattern over the last week, which has produced some heavy thunderstorms.