• Dangerous Heat | June 2012
Calm after the storm

After strong storms knocked out power to tens of thousands of customers, the cleanup continues.

Toasty at Travelers

It was a toasty second day at Travelers, but the breeze made it much more bearable than the first.

Hot weather slows Metro-North trains

Metro-North says trains on the New Haven line are operating at reduced speeds due to extremely hot weather and commuters should anticipate scattered delays.

Pizza Fest persists in spite of heat

The goal was to get folks out of their air conditioned homes and onto the New Haven Green to enjoy music and buy a slice of pizza.

Thousands lose power in Hartford

Nearly 1,400 CL&P customers were without air conditioning Thursday morning.

Schools close early due to heat, humidity

Several schools in Ridgefield are closing early on Thursday due to the heat and humidity.

Opening round of 2012 Travelers Championship

It's going to be hot and humid for golfers and spectators during today's opening round of the 2012 Travelers Championship.

A second day in the 90s

Temperatures pushing into the middle and upper 90s will again bring dangerous heat and sweltering humidity to Connecticut.

Graduates battle hot weather

With hot weather comes health risks and if you're not careful, you could end up in the hospital.

Cooling off at the beach

The beach is where many go to get away from the heat, but unless you were actually in the water, the beach can be hot, even dangerous.

Cooling centers provide heat relief

With scorching temperatures across the state many are asking what to do if they don't have air conditioning? Where can they go?

Staying cool while soaking up the sun

Summer is officially here and so is the summer weather, spurring residents to head to the beach.

3 sent to hospital due to heat

Three people were sent to the hospital for heat-related emergencies during the New Britain High School graduation.

Folks stay inside to beat the heat

Cooling centers are gearing up to help folks who are looking to come in from the heat.

Summer begins with sizzling temperatures

Summer officially begins tonight, and it's hitting Connecticut with sizzling temperatures are air quality concerns.

Excessive heat brings bad air

Excessive heat can make the ER a busy place, but News 8 has got your back with information about what makes the heat so dangerous and how you can stay safe.

  • Don't get burned

Preventing heat-related illness

Here are some tips on preventing heat-related illnesses. 

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  • Sun safety

Signs of heat exhaustion, heat stroke

Do you know the difference between heat rash, exhaustion and heat stroke?

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