Major Storm Emerging + Police Share Life-Saving Message: CT News

Good Thursday morning Connecticut,

Please enjoy the weather today as temperatures rise into the mid 40s, it turns colder on Friday with more wind and on Saturday the high temperature will be around 15 degrees.

It appears snow will begin across all of Connecticut after midnight on Sunday and then turn to rain on Monday. The transition to rain will happen quickly at the coast and there may be a period of icing in interior sections of the state Monday morning, but everyone will transition to rain at some point on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. The wind gusts will also pick up as the storm arrives.

WTNH News 8 chief meteorologist Gil Simmons said, via News 8, that "A storm will track right over Connecticut Sunday night-Monday with snow to a mix and rain. Very strong wind gusts with coastal flooding possible too with a few power outages." (Read more at WTNH News 8).

The National Weather Service said there may be a period of heavy snow that could lead to snow accumulation for inland and northern sections of the state before the transition to sleet and then rain takes place. At the immediate coast the snow is expected to change to plain rain relatively fast in the early morning hours on Monday.

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Ruling on vaccine exemptions

Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding the U.S. District Court decision upholding Connecticut Public Act No. 21-6, which eliminated the religious exemption to school vaccine requirements.

“Vaccines save lives. The legislature’s action was fully lawful and necessary to protect public health. The plaintiffs threw a laundry list of claims against the state, and every single count was dismissed. I want to thank the attorneys in my office for their excellent work arguing this case on behalf of the state and the thousands of children, families and educators who will be safer due to this outcome,” said Tong.

Connecticut law requires students receive certain immunizations before enrolling in school. Prior to 2021, students could apply for medical or religious exemptions to that requirement. P.A. 21-6 eliminated the religious exemption, while grandfathering students in kindergarten through grade twelve who had already received such exemptions.

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An important, life-saving message from the South Windsor Police Department

"During the past month, the South Windsor Police Department saw a large increase in the number of calls for service involving people who are in crisis for various reasons. Our community is not alone in the problem.

"South Windsor Police Officers are trained to respond and assist with such calls. The vast majority of our officers have received advanced crisis intervention training to help de-escalate and assist people who are in crisis.

"We want to remind you that we are here for you and there are additional resources available for people who are struggling. Our state-designated mental health provider, Community Health Resources (CHR), is reachable by calling 211 or their hotline at 877-884-3571.

"The Town offers transportation, financial counseling, and food assistance through South Windsor Human Services, including youth counseling and referrals through South Windsor Youth and Family Services. They can be reached at 860-648-6361.

"The domestic help line, CT Safe Connect, is available 24/7 at 888.774.2900 or online at www.ctsafeconnect.com. As always, call 911 in an emergency and we will respond to help. Be safe and be good to each other, we are all in this together!"

Other news and notes from across CT Thursday morning

In Southington, there will be extra police presence at the high school due to a reported threat that was found at the school Wednesday. (Read more at WTNH News 8).

DSW shoes are relocating from North Haven to Hamden later this month, and we will be opening at the Hamden Plaza at 2100 Dixwell Ave. (Read more at the New Haven Register.

A beloved service dog, Roxy Bear Walsh, who assisted at the Suffield House Nursing Home and at the Browne Memorial Chapel, will be honored at a celebration of life this spring, WFSB 3 TV reports. Roxy's full obituary can be read here.