Rachel Frank
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Hartford, CT, United States
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Top 2022 weather stories for Connecticut
From feet of snow to record stretches of heat and drought: Here are this year's top weather stories for Connecticut. → Read More
Nor’easter heading to Connecticut later this week. Here is everything to know about timing, impacts and potential snow totals
A prolonged period of heavy wet snow will make a mess in the northwest hills of Connecticut for the end of the workweek. FOX61 is tracking the storm's timing. → Read More
What kind of show will winter bring this year? Connecticut's Winter 2022-23 Outlook
Will winter be warm or snowy? Forecasting the winter season is as chaotic as a three-ringed circus. Here are the factors we're juggling this year in the Nutmeg state → Read More
Connecticut's Summer Outlook
Get your air conditioner tuned up, this summer looks like a hot one. → Read More
What is Connecticut's 2021-2022 winter outlook?
Every winter tells a different story. Some are warm and wet. Others are cold and snowy. Just like any good story, sometimes there's a twist you didn't see coming. → Read More
Hurricane, Tropical Storm watches issued as Henri takes aim at New England
New England is within the forecast cone. There is a big range of possible scenarios including a direct impact but also a storm farther offshore. → Read More
Weather Watch: Storm to bring measurable snow to Connecticut Thursday
Connecticut is gearing up for yet another winter storm. While the last one featured ice and rain this one will be colder with mainly snow in the forecast. → Read More
Weather Watch: Nor'easter Wednesday night into Thursday brings Connecticut the first major snow of the season
The heaviest snow will fall overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. → Read More
Connecticut Winter Weather Outlook 2020-2021
Chief Meteorologist Rachel Frank is predicting a warmer than average winter with, less than average snow → Read More
A ‘blah’ Monday scattered showers, temps in the 30s, 40s
Wouldn't exactly categorize Monday as a top 10 November day. The dreary, cool weather will persist into Tuesday morning with another disturbance on the way. → Read More
Cold night with temps in the 20s; Tracking a weekend warm up
Much of this week will feature beautiful and sunny early spring weather, but temperatures will take a little while to warm up. After a chilly night tonight with lows in the 20s (and a few teens in the hills), we see some minor improvement on Wednesday. → Read More
Partly sunny Friday; Tracking nor’easter for the weekend
Friday will remain cool and bright but without the wind, it won’t feel as chilly. High temps will be right around 50 yet again. This weekend we’re tracking a nor’easter that will bring heavy rain and gusty winds on Saturday. Rain could begin as early as Friday night, coming down heavy at times Saturday morning. Rain will continue in the afternoon but it won’t be as heavy. → Read More
Cooler, sunny Tuesday with temps in the 50s
Gusty winds will continue tonight with several rounds of showers. Then from 10 PM to about 12 AM there's a low risk for a few heavier downpours or a strong thunderstorm. While the risk of severe weather is low, it is higher for SE CT than the rest of the state. → Read More
Cloudy, warmer Tuesday with temps in the low 70s
After a flip to fall on Monday, Aug-tober weather resumes Tuesday and Wednesday. We're also watching Hurricane Michael which will bring us some rain Thursday and perhaps Friday AM. → Read More
Another round of humidity Thursday with a chance of PM storms
Thursday will be day three in the 90s, making this an official September heat wave. But it's the last day of heat and humidity before cooler, less humid air returns Friday into this weekend. Thursday will be even hotter and more humid (if you can believe it). A Heat Advisory is in effect with the combination of heat and humidity making it feel like 95-100 for some! → Read More
Hot and humid Thursday; chance for showers and storms
This heat and humidity continues for one more day! While it's still be hot and humid out there, a cold front moving through in the afternoon will keep temperatures a bit lower (near 90 degrees instead of mid-upper 90s). → Read More
Severe thunderstorm warning lifted; storms still moving across state
Severe thunderstorm warning has been lifted. Still strong thunderstorms moving east through parts of Fairfield, New Haven & Middlesex county at 10 mph. Gusty winds & heavy downpours still associated with these. → Read More
Clearer Thursday with temps in the 60s
The heaviest rain is over but we'll continue to see a few showers tonight along with areas of mist and patchy fog. Temperatures will only drop into the upper 40s to near 50 degrees so icing is not a concern overnight. There is a chance for an early shower in a few towns on Thursday. → Read More
Partly cloudy Friday with temps in the mid-40s
After another damp and dreary day, the steady rain has ended. There could be an isolated shower or flurry in spots tonight. But the worst is over and clouds are breaking apart as well. Friday is the start of a dry stretch of weather complete will a slow warming trend. → Read More
Slight warm up for Saturday and Sunday
Saturday will be the pick of the weekend for outdoor plans and activities. Look for a mix of sun and clouds and high temperatures climbing into the low to mid 50s. → Read More