Record high temps, dry air & lots of pollen

(WTNH) -- Temperatures were close to 30 degrees above normal on Monday for the inland part of the state, which made for hot temperatures, dry air, and a high pollen count.

To top it all off, there was another Red Flag Warning issued.

A new record was set for the date of April 16 in Windsor Locks when the temperature rose to 91° at Bradley International Airport. The previous record of 90° was set back in 2002.

Pollen levels were recorded at 12/12 which means they virtually can't get higher.

Since January 1, the state received on average of only 50% of the year to date rainfall quantity.  This puts the state in a severe drought for Southern Connecticut, which will cause issues with people who have well-water.

Thankfully, due to the heavier than normal rainfall from 2011, reservoirs are actually higher than average.

The National Weather Service has also issued a red flag warning until 8 p.m. Monday evening, and although tomorrow will be cooler, it will also be very dry. It is likely there will be another Red Flag Warning issued tomorrow.

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