Darren Sweeney
@darrensweeney.bsky.social
I have been a meteorologist and reporter for 25+ years. NWA and AMS certified.I am a college professor teaching broadcast journalism at Central Connecticut State University. Syracuse - Fort Myers - Springfield - Hartford. SU '00
Slushy commuting in #Enfield along 91 north.
Temps were a little colder to start than expected but warming continues to work south to north. Classic setup. 27 snow/sleet Windsor Locks, 36 in #Groton with rain. #ctweather
Temps were a little colder to start than expected but warming continues to work south to north. Classic setup. 27 snow/sleet Windsor Locks, 36 in #Groton with rain. #ctweather
December 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Slushy commuting in #Enfield along 91 north.
Temps were a little colder to start than expected but warming continues to work south to north. Classic setup. 27 snow/sleet Windsor Locks, 36 in #Groton with rain. #ctweather
Temps were a little colder to start than expected but warming continues to work south to north. Classic setup. 27 snow/sleet Windsor Locks, 36 in #Groton with rain. #ctweather
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20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina tore through the southeastern United States, causing much destruction. In this video, featuring thoughts from NOAA staff, we remember Katrina, and the further forecasting advancements since then.
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August 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina tore through the southeastern United States, causing much destruction. In this video, featuring thoughts from NOAA staff, we remember Katrina, and the further forecasting advancements since then.
noaa.gov/heritage/mul...
@nws.noaa.gov
noaa.gov/heritage/mul...
@nws.noaa.gov
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Hurricane Erin achieved something most storms do not this weekend. "Extreme Rapid Intensification". Did climate change play a part? Science says, yes.
In 12 hours winds increased by ~65 mph. Only 3 other storms have done that and Erin was the earliest & only August storm to do so.
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In 12 hours winds increased by ~65 mph. Only 3 other storms have done that and Erin was the earliest & only August storm to do so.
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August 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Hurricane Erin achieved something most storms do not this weekend. "Extreme Rapid Intensification". Did climate change play a part? Science says, yes.
In 12 hours winds increased by ~65 mph. Only 3 other storms have done that and Erin was the earliest & only August storm to do so.
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In 12 hours winds increased by ~65 mph. Only 3 other storms have done that and Erin was the earliest & only August storm to do so.
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Luckily - this will be a 🐠🐟 storm. Big swells begin impacting the northeast ( and east coast) the next couple of days. #Erin
In yet another episode of 21st century extreme rapid intensification, Major Hurricane #Erin has reached Category 4 intensity overnight. Maximum sustained winds are now 130 mph (215 km/hr), where as yesterday at this time they stood at 70 mph. Thankfully Erin's core is missing land.
August 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Luckily - this will be a 🐠🐟 storm. Big swells begin impacting the northeast ( and east coast) the next couple of days. #Erin
August 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A late season #noreaster is on the way - check out the details www.facebook.com/share/v/16XX...
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May 20, 2025 at 12:41 AM
A late season #noreaster is on the way - check out the details www.facebook.com/share/v/16XX...
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A wild night of ice and branches hitting the roof. Hopefully no damage (and no damage where you are) . Can we bring on a nice warming trend now? That'd be nice. #meltdown
February 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A wild night of ice and branches hitting the roof. Hopefully no damage (and no damage where you are) . Can we bring on a nice warming trend now? That'd be nice. #meltdown
So much ice on the trees in parts of the state - when the wind picks up there will likely be problems. #CTWEATHER
February 17, 2025 at 12:45 AM
So much ice on the trees in parts of the state - when the wind picks up there will likely be problems. #CTWEATHER
Some dry air to overcome but the snow is just a couple of hours away from CT
February 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Some dry air to overcome but the snow is just a couple of hours away from CT
First flakes in #Wethersfield @ryanhanrahan.bsky.social 😀
February 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
First flakes in #Wethersfield @ryanhanrahan.bsky.social 😀
Livin on the edge ..
February 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Livin on the edge ..
Teachers would call this "wasted snow" - falling on a weekend - but we do need the snow to help the deficit.
February 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Teachers would call this "wasted snow" - falling on a weekend - but we do need the snow to help the deficit.
A winter storm watch issued by the NWS for Saturday night. After 8 pm snow develops. A 4-8" snowfall looks likely by Sunday am before a mix of ice/snow before ending Sunday AM.
February 7, 2025 at 1:17 AM
A winter storm watch issued by the NWS for Saturday night. After 8 pm snow develops. A 4-8" snowfall looks likely by Sunday am before a mix of ice/snow before ending Sunday AM.
The change to mixed precip is happening - accumulating snow is coming to an end - a light glaze on top now begins. Hearing sleet pinging in #Wethersfield
February 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The change to mixed precip is happening - accumulating snow is coming to an end - a light glaze on top now begins. Hearing sleet pinging in #Wethersfield
The @wx1box.bsky.social put this out and it pretty much sums up Tuesday. Some 4" amounts likely in the interior
February 6, 2025 at 4:01 AM
The @wx1box.bsky.social put this out and it pretty much sums up Tuesday. Some 4" amounts likely in the interior
Tonight: First 5pm sunset of the year.
the sun is setting over the ocean with clouds in the sky .
ALT: the sun is setting over the ocean with clouds in the sky .
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January 27, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Tonight: First 5pm sunset of the year.
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Woke up to this strange view. The window above my bed. Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi.
January 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Woke up to this strange view. The window above my bed. Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi.
#Blizzardwarning for the Gulf Coast .. a radar you don't see often #LaWx
January 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
#Blizzardwarning for the Gulf Coast .. a radar you don't see often #LaWx
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BOX issues Winter Storm Warning valid at Jan 19, 1:00 PM EST for Hartford, Tolland [CT] and Central Middlesex County, Eastern Essex, Eastern Franklin, Eastern Hampden, Eastern Hamp... at Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:34:00 +0000 via IEMbot
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
January 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
BOX issues Winter Storm Warning valid at Jan 19, 1:00 PM EST for Hartford, Tolland [CT] and Central Middlesex County, Eastern Essex, Eastern Franklin, Eastern Hampden, Eastern Hamp... at Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:34:00 +0000 via IEMbot
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Nuptials for @darrensweeney.bsky.social at the New Year. www.thelaurelct.com/new-years-ev...
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Darren Sweeney & Daniel Urlage Congratulations to former NBC CT meteorologist Darren Sweeney on his New Year’s Eve marriage to Daniel Urlage. The setting was the new Bristol Event Center in Bristol an...
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January 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Nuptials for @darrensweeney.bsky.social at the New Year. www.thelaurelct.com/new-years-ev...
January 3, 2025 at 2:44 AM