Several Major Accidents + Heat Wave Begins: CT's News Digest

Good morning Connecticut,

Our friend the sun has decided to return after seemingly a long hiatus. After days of rain and some wind, Connecticut is looking at 90 degree temperatures and sunshine Tuesday and Wednesday.

Here are the full forecast details:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 7 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Issues on CT's major roadways updated as of 11:10 a.m. Tuesday. Please refresh for updates.

FARMINGTON - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 39 and 40 (1.6 miles) in effect today until 4:37 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 9:36 am.

DANBURY - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 8 and 9 (3.2 miles) in effect today until 4:57 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 9:58 am.

E. HARTFORD - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 57 and 56 (1.0 miles) in effect today until 4:11 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 10:11 am.

FARMINGTON - Crash (2 Vehicle) on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 37 and 39. The right and center lanes are closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 10:27 am.

FARMINGTON - Crash (Truck) on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 37 and 39. The center lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 11:03 am.

CROMWELL - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 21 and 20 (2.7 miles) in effect today until 4:17 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 9:18 am.

WALLINGFORD - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 14 and 12 (4.3 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 10:31 am.

WINDSOR LOCKS - Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 42 and 44 (1.3 miles) in effect today until 3:28 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 10:54 am.

GROTON - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 86 and 82 (4.0 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 8:50 am.

NEW LONDON - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 83 and 85 (1.5 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 8:51 am.

EAST LYME - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 76 and 82A (3.7 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 9:36 am.

FAIRFIELD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 19 and 11 (9.9 miles). Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 9:42 am.

DARIEN - Delays. I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 5 and 12 (6.2 miles). Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 10:34 am.

ROCKY HILL - Rocky Hill Ferry CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATERS. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 6:30 am.

SOUTH WINDSOR - RT 30 CLOSED between ORDWAY DR TO PLEASANT VALLEY RD FOR A DOWN POLE . Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 5:42 am.

NORTH HAVEN - Road Work on RT15 Northbound between Exits 63 and 64 (5.0 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 9:10 am.

TRUMBULL - Road Work on RT15 Northbound between Exits 52 and 53 (2.8 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 9:10 am.

WETHERSFIELD - Road Work on RT15 Northbound between Exits 68W and 86 (2.3 miles) in effect today until 4:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 10:31 am.

HAMDEN - Road Work on RT15 Southbound between Exits 60 and 59 (1.9 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 10:58 am.

COLCHESTER - Road Work on RT2 Westbound between Exits 18 and 13 (8.4 miles) in effect today until 3:01 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 11:01 am.

TRUMBULL - Road Work on RT25 Northbound between Exits 7 and 9 (1.6 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left and center lanes are closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 7:09 am.

TRUMBULL - Road Work on RT25 Southbound between Exits 9 and 8 (1.2 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left and center lanes are closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 9:02 am.

BRIDGEPORT - Road Work on RT8 Northbound between Exits 2 and 4 (1.2 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 9:06 am.

TRUMBULL - Road Work on RT8 Southbound between Exits 7 and 5 (1.7 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 9:55 am.

DERBY - Road Work on RT8 Northbound between Exits 16 and 18 (0.9 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, August 24 at 10:02 am.

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