EXTREME HEAT

Firefighters are issuing an important warning as extreme heat continues across Connecticut. The Naugatuck Fire Department said when running your air conditioner this summer, it’s important to plug the unit into a wall outlet, rather than through an extension cord, power strip, or wall adapter. “Extension cords are allowed for small current devices but using them on heavy draw...

With summer now in full swing, Connecticut will soon be facing a major heat wave. An extreme heat warning begins Sunday.

With summer now in full swing, Connecticut will soon be facing a major heat wave. An extreme heat warning begins Sunday. As summer starts in Connecticut, people will be facing sweltering temperatures. It means the risk of heat exhaustion or stroke will go up. Doctors urging people to watch out for symptoms. “Feeling incredibly lightheaded or dizzy, headaches, nausea, feeling…

As the warming Earth sizzled through a week with four of the hottest days ever measured, the world focused on cold hard numbers that showed the average daily temperature for the entire planet.

The number of heat-related deaths in Texas is rising among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl.

“At the end of the day, her dog saved her life by barking to alert our officer and K-9 Kip,” the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said.

Over 300 deaths suspected to be linked to this summer’s record-breaking heat wave are being investigated in a single Arizona County, official statistics showed Thursday morning.

AAA is encouraging motorists to ensure their vehicle is equipped for the hot temperatures this week.

AAA is encouraging motorists to ensure their vehicle is equipped for the hot temperatures this week. They say the heat can impact car batteries, tire pressure and more. “What motorists need to keep in mind is that extreme heat for an extensive period of time has accumulative effect on your car, especially the car battery, so your car battery may…

Three hikers died over the weekend in suspected heat-related cases at state and national parks in Utah, including a father and daughter who got lost on a strenuous hike in Canyonlands National Park in triple-digit temperatures.

State leaders met in Hartford on Monday to discuss the proposed Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act.

“Very hot — very humid,” is how T.J. of Waterbury describes Connecticut Tuesday. She’s a parent of students at the Duggan School, where her kids are attending summer programming. Summer school kicked off Monday, but it’s off to a hot start already. The city said the school’s new air conditioning system isn’t up and running yet because it still...

Gov. Ned Lamont activated the state’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol Monday as temperatures climbed into the 90s. The heat index could make temperatures feel closer to 100 degrees over the next few days. The protocol is in effect from Monday at 2 p.m. through Wednesday at 5 p.m. While in effect, a system is set up for state agencies, municipalities,…

“I love summer. You live in New England, you got to take what you can get,” said Candy Caisse, of Granby. Caisse says she’s enjoying the heat wave. She and her whole family came out to the Farmington River for a couple hours of tubing on Thursday.  “It’s hot and humid here, and it’s going to be nice to...

People looking to cool off headed for Farmington River Tubing as a way to beat the heat on Thursday.

This heat can be dangerous especially for those exercising outside. At least one person was hospitalized after a heat-related issue while hiking in the state. As the sun set after record-breaking heat in the state, families enjoyed activities as things cooled off a little at Charter Oak Park in Manchester. “It feels hot, but it’s better than earlier,” said...

Cooling areas are being opened across the state and for anyone cranking up the air conditioning, utility companies have advice for you.

Buildings and roads in urban areas absorb heat during the day and reemit it at night. It’s called a heat island effect, and it can make the hot summer months really uncomfortable and even dangerous.

Gov. Ned Lamont is activating the state’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol next week as temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s to near 100 degrees for several days. The protocol will be activated effective Tuesday at 12 p.m. and remain in effect until 12 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. While in effect, a system is set up for state…