Dan Amarante
Meteorologist and Weather Producer at ABC News
Meteorologist, space nerd, baseball fan, husband, and dad.
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6 days ago |
ctinsider.com | Dan Amarante
Humidity can make or break a summer day. A sunny day with a temperature of 85 degrees can feel pleasant when the humidity stays low, but once the humidity cranks up, that same day can become unbearable. Meteorologists consider several factors when forecasting humidity, but the two most common are relative humidity and dew point. Both have advantages when it comes to communicating just how humid it will be. Here are their definitions and examples of how they should be used.
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1 week ago |
ctinsider.com | Lisa Backus |Dan Amarante
Gov. Ned Lamont has enacted the state's extreme hot weather protocol for next week as Connecticut is looking at the first heat wave of the season. The protocol will be activated at 12 p.m. on Sunday and remain in effect through at least 8 p.m. Wednesday, according to a press release issued by Lamont's office.
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1 week ago |
ctinsider.com | Dan Amarante
A heat advisory is in effect for portions of Connecticut on Thursday as hot and humid conditions lead to heat index values around 100 degrees. Clouds will break for hazy sunshine during the morning, allowing temperatures to soar into the upper 80s and lower 90s by early afternoon. Humidity will be nearing tropical levels and creating sweltering conditions for those in the sun for an extended time. As a friendly reminder, drink plenty of water and limit time in the sun on days like this.
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1 week ago |
ctinsider.com | Dan Amarante
Summer temperatures can often reach dangerous levels, even in states like Connecticut that aren't known for extreme heat. The state averages more than 500 emergency room visits each year due to heat-related illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Due to the effects of climate change, summers in Connecticut have been heating up and lasting longer, and the numbers back it up.
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1 week ago |
ctinsider.com | Dan Amarante
Humidity will be on the rise in Connecticut on Wednesday as summer weather dominates the forecast for the first time this year. A few passing showers will lead to a wet morning in most towns on Wednesday morning, but clouds will gradually decrease as the day goes on. Temperatures will be topping out in the upper 70s for inland portions of the state, while the shoreline stays a few degrees cooler due to a slight sea breeze.
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