Darren Sweeney

West Hartford

Meteorologist and Reporter at WVIT-TV (West Hartford, CT)

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Cool temperatures to end the weekend, warming trend expected next week

Nov 3, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Darren Sweeney

Cooler, more seasonable temperatures have settled in to the state, but they won't stick around too long. After a cold and frosty start with lows in the 20s and 30s, expect a sunny day with light winds and highs in the 50s. Another cold night is expected tonight with lows once again in the 20s and 30s. Tomorrow, we begin a warming trend. With a mix of clouds and some sun, expect highs in the middle to upper 50s. By Tuesday and Wednesday, highs will rebound into the 70s.
Cooler temperatures, elevated fire risk continues for the weekend

Nov 2, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Darren Sweeney

After record breaking warmth the last couple of days, cooler air will settle in for the weekend. Along with the cooler temperatures, the dry stretch of weather from the last several weeks continues for the next several days. An elevated fire risk continues statewide due to the lack of rain. While there will be less wind compared to Friday, there will still be a breeze adding to the fire threat.
Dry and seasonable weather continues for end of weekend and into new workweek

Oct 27, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Darren Sweeney

Temperatures are returning to average levels over the next couple of days. The wind will be less gusty this afternoon compared to yesterday. Still, a breeze can be expected between 10 and 20 mph at times keeping an elevated fire danger across the state. The average high temperatures are now in the upper 50s. That's exactly where are temperatures will end up through Monday along with plenty of sunshine.
Breezy and dry conditions, high fire danger continue into the weekend

Oct 26, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Darren Sweeney

The lack of rain combined with a gusty wind will continue a high fire danger Saturday. The National Weather Service continues a red flag warning for the entire state, which indicates that any fires that ignite could spread rapidly. The passage of a cold front on Saturday morning will help to increase the wind through this afternoon. Some gusts could top 30 mph at times. The dry weather pattern of the last several weeks continues.
Sunny and warm temperatures continue, near record warmth possible Monday

Oct 20, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Darren Sweeney

The weekend started off with sunshine and warm temperatures with a high on Saturday of 74 at Windsor Locks. That warmer than average weather looks to continue today and well into the new workweek. The average high temperature for this time of the year is 62 degrees. The StormTracker weather team is forecasting highs well into the 70s once again today. Monday's high temperatures away from the shoreline are expected to reach or exceed 80 degrees.
Warming temperatures through the weekend with plenty of sunshine

Oct 18, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Darren Sweeney

The dry stretch of weather we've experienced for much of October continues, along with warming temperatures through the weekend. In fact, temperatures are expected to climb 10 to 15 degrees above average both today and Sunday. The average high temperature for the weekend is 62 degrees. High temperatures on Sunday will be even warmer as temperatures away from the shoreline climb to the upper 70s. The sunny, warm, and dry stretch of weather is expected to continue well into next week.
A sunny and breezy start to the holiday weekend

Oct 11, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Darren Sweeney

Lots of sunshine and a gusty northwesterly breeze can be expected today. High temperatures will range from the 60s to the lower 70s. Overall, a great day to check out any of the local fall fairs and festivals. Some wind gusts today will likely end up between 15-25 mph. By Sunday, an approaching area of low pressure will bring an increase in clouds and the chance for showers. It will not be a washout and most of the steady rain looks to stay just to our north.
Quiet and dry weather continues for first day of October

Sep 30, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Darren Sweeney

While we have seen our fair share of clouds over the last several days, the drier than average September weather we experienced will roll into the new month of October. High pressure remains in control of weather for today and the next several days. The average high temperature for the start of October is around 70 degrees. Temperatures will begin to climb as we head into the middle and end of the week. High temperatures by Friday are expected to climb to the mid to upper 70s.
Clouds continue with some sunshine developing by Monday

Sep 29, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Darren Sweeney

The remnants of Helene remain well to our south and west with high pressure to our north. The set up continues to support mostly cloudy skies heading into the end of the weekend. While isolated showers can't be ruled out early in the day today, the trend will be for drier air to take over heading through today and into Monday. By Monday, high pressure will bring at least partial sunshine to the state with highs back into the lower to even middle 70s.
Clouds and a scattered shower for the final weekend of September

Sep 28, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Darren Sweeney

There is a battleground over Southern New England between high pressure to the north and the remnants of Helene to the south. Clouds can be expected over the weekend, but high pressure with dry air will keep the bulk of the shower activity to the south. Widespread showers are not expected, but a scattered shower at any point over the weekend can't be ruled out. The best chance will be in southwestern Connecticut. The best chance for showers from Helene will arrive on Wednesday.