Gov. Ned Lamont issued an extreme hot weather protocol to last from Tuesday into Friday, prompting Waterbury and Hartford to open their cooling centers this week.

A fire and explosion at a Connecticut chemical plant Thursday was likely caused by the recent heat wave and spontaneous combustion, officials said.. The incident happened at the ITW ShineMark ...

The first heat wave of the summer had local HVAC companies and hardware stores booming with ... Residents can visi t the 2-1-1 Connecticut website for more information on locations and hours.

Dozens of people have ended up at Hartford Hospital after developing medical problems because of the heat. And one concern is people becoming dehydrated. Doctors say on these hot days, it doesn ...

Historic Connecticut heat wave caused 1 death, 3 others under investigation, official says. By Peter Yankowski, Staff Writer Updated July 1, 2025 12:44 p.m.

Four kittens were found abandoned in a sealed box and taken to Branford Compassion Club for rehabilitation on Tuesday. The small kittens, all about eight weeks ...

An expected heat wave has punished much of the eastern and midwestern U.S. this week, prompting emergency measures from the nation’s two largest regional grid operators. PJM Interconnection ...

A heat wave is currently affecting about 160 million people, according to the National Weather Service. Here's which states feel the hottest.