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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Much Needed Rain Thursday

Thursday's forecast is looking cooler and wetter.  While a slow moving storm moves up the east coast, a strong elongated high pressure ridge will fight back and try to hold its ground. The interaction between the two weather systems leaves a lot of uncertainty regarding how much rain we could see on Thursday.  Either way, it looks like southern Connecticut could get the jackpot. And any rain that falls will be beneficial!  Over the last 2 months, Connecticut has accumulated a 3 to 6" rainfall deficit!

Tonight: Not as cold. Low: 45-50 inland. 50-53 for  the shoreline.

Tomorrow: Sunny start, increasing afternoon clouds. Low 70s

Thursday: Showers or a period of heavier rain.  Cloudy and cool.  Low to mid 60s.

Friday: Clouds break for some sunshine. Low to mid 70s.

Saturday & Sunday: Sunny.  Upper 70s & low 80s.

Friday, September 19, 2014

Back To Connecticut! Starting A Family & Rejoining My FOXCT Family

It has been my dream to become a meteorologist in NYC since I was a little girl. I can’t tell you how surreal it is to have succeeded! I spent four exciting months working at PIX11 News, sharing the morning weather duties with Linda Church (who is one of my favorite people). But as many of you know, I’m pregnant with a baby boy!  It’s funny how your priorities shift when you’re growing a tiny human.  Family comes first. After much thought and consideration my husband and I decided it would be best for our growing family to return to Connecticut.

I’m so incredibly thankful to have had the opportunity to work in the #1 market. I learned a lot about myself and made a ton of new friends.  I’m also very thankful that FOXCT has welcomed me back with open arms. I really missed my friends, family and coworkers. Even though I grew up in NYC, somewhere down the line Connecticut started to feel more like home to me. My husband is from the greater Hartford area so he's excited to return to his roots! We have an incredible support system as we begin a new chapter of our lives. 

I’m thrilled to get back to work with the FOXCT weather family including Joe, Dan, Sam, Bob… and a special thank you to Matt for filling my spot and then graciously welcoming me back to my old position.  Starting on Monday you can watch me on the FOXCT News at 4pm, 5pm, 10pm and 11pm.  I can't wait! Thank you once again for all the love and support!


I look a little different from the last time you saw me!
At a Hawaiian themed wedding with my husband sporting my new baby bump.

Fall Feel Today

Forecast High Temps Friday Via The ECMWF
We have had many cool mornings in the 40s and 50s. But each afternoon, temps warmed up into the 70s.  Not today!

High temps will struggle through the 60s! Any early clouds will break for mostly sunny skies.

A little warm up is on the way for this weekend. High temperatures will climb back into the mid 70s on Saturday, and the upper 70s to near 80 degrees on Sunday.  There is a chance for showers for the second half of the weekend.  Mainly late Sunday into early Monday.

Doesn't this weather get you in the mood for apple picking? Mmm apples, apple pie, apple cider, apple fritters, apple cider donuts...

Monday, August 18, 2014

Still no 90s!

Another comfy summer week ahead.  If you're one of those people who look forward to hot, hazy and humid summer days...better luck next year. Once again there are no 90s in sight!

Today will be mostly sunny with low humidity. High: 76-84.  Tomorrow will be a very similar day.  the humidity will build a bit on Wednesday with the chance for a spotty late day shower north and west of the city.  But the best chance for showers this week is on Thursday.  Overall, looking good!

Wardrobe Malfunction Caught On Cam!

Love the slow mo with the sound effects! Ha.

Monday, August 11, 2014

Sun Continues Monday

The weekend was so nice...let's keep the party going into Monday! Today will be warm with low humidity and plenty of sunshine. Enjoy because wet weather returns tomorrow.

While tomorrow will start off dry for the morning commute, scattered showers will develop midday with steady rain developing at night. Rain could come down heavy at times overnight into Wednesday morning. Steady rain will taper to scattered showers on Wednesday, with some drying possible in the afternoon (especially late).

Here's the good news...after a couple of days dodging rain drops, the nice weather returns Thursday into next weekend.  Horray!


Thursday, August 7, 2014

Refreshing Change!

What a difference a day makes.  The humidity has been washed out of the air and replaced with a comfortable air mass that will stick around right into the weekend.

Comfy air with dew points in the 50s
is moving in and sticking around!
Sunshine will start the day with fluffy fair weather clouds bubbling up in the afternoon.  There is a chance for one last isolated shower this afternoon.  But most places will stay dry.  And we'll stay dry right into the start of next week with high pressure taking over!

Today: Partly cloudy, less humid. Chance isolated afternoon shower. High: 78-85.
Tonight: Refreshing. Clear and comfy. Great sleeping weather. 53-62.
Tomorrow-Sunday: Mostly sunny, Low to middle 80s!

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Exciting News!


My 20 week ultrasound is next week! I'm so excited to become a Mommy to our little boy! Almost halfway there...crazy!
Hi lil' babe!!

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