Darren Sweeney

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  • Weather Jul 30, 2023

    National Weather Service surveys Conn. after reported tornado touchdown

    The National Weather Service is working on making a final determination after a tornado reportedly touched down in northeastern Connecticut Saturday. A tornado warning was issued for Windham County just before 7:30 that night. The National Weather Service initially confirmed the tornado based on radar and also from photo and video reports of the tornado on the ground, later saying…

  • Ukraine Mar 26, 2022

    Local Woman Heads to Poland to Help Pets Displaced by War in Ukraine

    As millions of people flee Ukraine, millions of families are forced to either leave their family pets behind or bring them to the border for shelter. Marissa Squires, owner of Dogology in Canton, saw the images of families and pets being torn apart and felt the need to help.  Squires hopped on a plane to Poland and took some...

  • First Alert Weather Feb 1, 2021

    Snow, Wintry Mix Continues Overnight After Daylong Winter Storm

    Snow continues to fall for some across the state overnight while others saw a wintry mix Monday night after a storm that saw snow accumulations of more than a foot in many towns. The storm was officially a blizzard in Waterbury and Bridgeport, which means the areas saw wind gusts of at least 35 mph with visibility at or under…

  • First Alert Weather Aug 30, 2020

    NWS Confirms Second Tornado Touched Down in Conn. During Thursday's Storms

    A survey conducted by the Albany National Weather Service has confirmed that a second tornado touched down in Connecticut during Thursday’s storms. Preliminary results from the survey showed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Kent and was on the ground for a 1/2 mile. The width of the tornado was 75 yards, according the survey team. The tornado was…

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