Winter Storm Safety Tips from the Town of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, December 16, 2020, 5:06PM EDT We will experience our first major snowstorm of the 2020-2021 winter season, beginning shortly after dark […]
Weather
NWS Weather Forecast for Bethel: Hazardous Weather, Major Winter Storm Watch, 12-17 Inches Snow Possible
Report by Paula Antolini, December 14, 2020, 6:48PM EDT This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York: Today […]
Eversource Reports 387 Bethel Customers Without Power of 8,983 Served, After Storm Passes Through Area
Report by Paula Antolini, October 7, 2020, 10:18PM EDT There are 16,062 Eversource customers without power in Connecticut out of 1,281,925 served, which is 1.25%. […]
Transformer Fire on Route 302 Adds to Numerous Power Outages in Bethel During Last Night’s Storm
Report by Paula Antolini, August 28, 2020, 8:45AM EDT During last night’s storm there were approximately 2000 Bethel power outages after a transformer fire on […]
Eversource: Restoration Estimates Announced; Responding to Damage, All Out Push to Restore Power Continues
Report by Paula Antolini, August 7, 2020, 8:07M EDT Message from Eversource: We continue to work urgently to restore power to our customers. We estimate […]
Gov. Lamont Announces Connecticut Receives Presidential Emergency Declaration in Response to Tropical Storm Isaias
Report by Paula Antolini, August 7, 2020, 3:46PM EDT 08/07/2020 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he was notified this morning by the […]
Gov. Lamont Declares State of Emergency in Response to Widespread Power Outages Caused by Tropical Storm Isaias
Report by Paula Antolini, August 5, 2020, 10:09PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has proclaimed a civil preparedness emergency – also […]
National Weather Service Tropical Storm Isaias Local Advisory: High Winds, Flooding, Tornadoes, Possible Power Outages
Report by Paula Antolini, August 4, 2020, 10:45AM EDT National Weather Service Tropical Storm Warning: Isaias Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory, 535 AM EDT, Tuesday, August 4, […]
NWS WEATHER for Fairfield County: Strong Thunderstorms, Wind Advisory, Freeze Warning
Report by Paula Antolini, April 21, 2020, 2:49PM EDT Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service New York NY, 2:16 PM EDT, Tues., Apr […]
Bethel Weather Alert: High Wind Warning & Hazardous Weather for Monday, April 12th
Report by Paula Antolini, April 12, 2020, 9:07AM EDT URGENT WEATHER MESSAGE from the National Weather Service New York NY, 328 AM EDT Sun Apr […]
Happy First Day of Spring! The Earliest in 124 Years!
Report by Paula Antolini, March 19, 2020, 9:46AM EDT Spring is coming earlier this year than it has since 1896. The first day of spring […]
Governor Lamont Activates State’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol as Frigid Temps Approach Friday Night
Report by Paula Antolini, February 13, 2020, 6:28PM EDT 02/13/2020 A List of Shelters and Warming Centers in Connecticut Can Be Located by Calling 2-1-1 […]
NWS Has Issued a Snow Squall Warning for Fairfield County, Dec. 18th, White Out Conditions Possible
Report by Paula Antolini, December 18, 2019, 3:27PM EDT The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a *Snow Squall Warning for… Central New […]
Bethel Public Schools are on a 2-Hour Delay, Weds., Dec. 18th, Due To ‘Massive Cleanup from the Ice, Dropping Temperatures and Re-Freeze’
Report by Paula Antolini, December 17, 2019, 6:312PM EDT Message from Bethel Public Schools: With the massive cleanup from the ice, dropping temperatures and re-freeze […]
Bethel Public Schools and Offices Are Closed Today, Tuesday, Dec. 17th, Due to Weather Service Advisory for Freezing Rain and Icing All Day
Report by Paula Antolini, December 17, 2019, 6:00AM EDT BPS & OFFICES CLOSED TODAY, TUES., 12-17-19 Bethel Public Schools: Due to the Weather Service Advisory […]
Bethel Public Schools Will Be On a 3-hour Delay Schedule on Weds., Dec. 11th, Due to Weather, ‘Reassessing at 7am’
Report by Paula Antolini, December 11, 2019, 5:00AM EDT Message from Bethel Public Schools: The BPS are on a 3 hour delay schedule today, Wednesday, […]
Due to Weather Bethel Public Schools Closed, Dec. 2nd
Report by Paula Antolini, December 2, 2019, 5:00AM EDT Bethel Public Schools are closed today, December 2, 2019. School message: Due to icing this morning […]
NWS Winter Storm Watch in Effect for CT, Snow Totals Could Reach 8-12 Inches
Report by Paula Antolini, November 30, 2019, 7:22AM EDT The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH that REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY […]
Halloween Weather Forecast is SPOOKY! Hazardous Weather, Howling Wind Advisory, Freeze Warning
Report by Paula Antolini, October 31, 2019, 6:43PM EDT REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST according to the National Weather Service New York NY 348 PM EDT Thu […]
Out-of-State Crews Assisting with Eversource Restoration
Report by Paula Antolini, October 18, 2019, 10:57PM EDT Company continues making significant progress; most remaining customers to have power back by Saturdayat 6 a.m. BERLIN, […]
NWS Issues High Wind Warning Until 6PM, Winds 20 to 30 mph with Gusts Up to 65 mph, Oct. 17th
Report by Paula Antolini, October 17, 2019, 6:38PM EDT URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE: The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook (445 AM […]
NWS: Storm Will Impact Our Area with Strong Winds, Heavy Rain, Coastal Flood Advisories
Report by Paula Antolini, October 16, 2019, 4:15PM EDT A STRONG AUTUMN STORM WILL IMPACT OUR AREA OVERNIGHT WITH STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN…COASTAL FLOOD […]
NWS: On Friday the Tropical Cyclone Dorian Moves Northeast, Coastal Sections Impacted, Dangerous Rip Currents, High Surf, Flooding
Report by Paula Antolini, September 5, 2019. 6:51PM EDT Weather Summary for the Local Tri-State Region National Weather Service New York NY, 412 PM EDT […]
NWS Heat Advisory in Effect, Increased Risk for Seniors and Those with Chronic Health Problems
Report by Paula Antolini, August 19, 2019, 1:43PM EDT The National Weather Service has issued a HEAT ADVISORY for Bethel, CT, that remains in effect […]
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook: Excessive Heat Watch, Temps in 90s
Report by Paula Antolini, July 18, 2019, 7:40AM EDT According to the National Weather Service there is an Excessive Heat Watch that remains in effect […]
Red Flag Warning Issued by the National Weather Service for CT, NY, NJ
Report by Paula Antolini, April 4, 2019, 4:37PM EDT This National Weather Service has issued a RED FLAG WARNING and Hazardous Weather Outlook is for […]
NWS Has Issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Sunday, Mar. 10th: Snow, Freezing Rain and Sleet
Report by Paula Antolini, March 9, 2019, 12:01PM EDT The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the counties of Northern Fairfield, […]
NWS Winter Storm Warning in Effect Until 7AM EST Mon. Mar. 4th, 5-8 Inches of Snow Possible
Report by Paula Antolini, March 3, 2019, 5:52PM EDT The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM […]
Bethel Public Schools Will Be Closed on Mon. Mar. 4th Due to Pending Snow Storm
Report by Paula Antolini, March 3, 2019, 5:41PM EDT Message from Bethel Public Schools: Due to the forecast, timing of the storm and clean up […]
One-Two Punch: Weekend Snow Storm Coming to Our Area, 5-9 Inches of Snow Expected
Report by Paula Antolini, March 2, 2019, 6:50AM EDT The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY THAT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON […]