Napril 2026 Discussion/Obs

[CoastalWx]

2 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said:

You also were in the cool door air. 
Who is we?

There was no door 

[Baroclinic Zone]

Just now, CoastalWx said:

There was no door 

He beer

[WinterWolf]

84 summer like degrees here…with sunny skies.  Had the central air on last night to take the edge off. Temp before air put on was 74 indoors.  Got it, so I use it when I want it comfortable. 

[Damage In Tolland]

Just now, WinterWolf said:

84 summer like degrees here…with sunny skies.  Had the central air on last night to take the edge off. Temp before air put on was 74 indoors.  Got it, so I use it when I want it comfortable. 

Cold ocean folks don’t get it 

[Brian5671]

Tree leaves really popping here after the last few days of warmth

[Spanks45]

4 hours ago, Brian5671 said:

Whole house fan here.  Sucks the heat right out.   Too early to run the CAC and haven't had it serviced yet

Love the whole house fan, as long as you dont run it while it is raining and can handle the pollen, it is such a game changer, especially in the Spring and Fall and those dry hot days that have evening temps dip due to low humidity...probably saved thousands in electric vs running the AC

[40/70 Benchmark]

31 minutes ago, dendrite said:

Yep...62.2 underneath the baseball.

[40/70 Benchmark]

8 minutes ago, WinterWolf said:

84 summer like degrees here…with sunny skies.  Had the central air on last night to take the edge off. Temp before air put on was 74 indoors.  Got it, so I use it when I want it comfortable. 

I out the central air on a bit before bit and after I woke up this AM...but no need now. 

[WalpoleJoe]

I work in Post Office Square and just went out to get lunch. Was not expecting it to be so cool, have no idea what I was thinking, or not thinking. Was expecting I would need the jacket on the walk to South Station later this afternoon, not now. 

[MJO812]

Must be nice having central AC

[Brian5671]

3 minutes ago, MJO812 said:

Must be nice having central AC

None of the houses (Early 1970's construction) here on my street had it but just about everyone has had it installed over the years as the summers get more humid.

[WinterWolf]

30 minutes ago, Brian5671 said:

None of the houses (Early 1970's construction) here on my street had it but just about everyone has had it installed over the years as the summers get more humid.

They’ve always been humid…where have you been.  I grew up 70’s and 80’s and it was stifling and humid every summer at some point.  Some summers more than others obviously.   If you live near the water…and get a cooling breeze…that’s different. But inland it can get very hot.  Needed it(AC)last night here. 

[tamarack]

2 hours ago, powderfreak said:

Amazing for A/C… more lackluster for heat but enough to take chill out in late spring and early fall before you want real heat.

The A/C has been amazing from our minisplits.  Dead quiet, cold rapidly, energy efficient with low electric bills.

Given how recent summers go with dews, it was worth the $10K for a couple heads here.  We just close off a couple rooms and let those bake lol.

We bought one 6-7 years back, specifically for A/C - the only usable wall space was 10 feet from the Jotul.  $3,500 installed and with the $1,000 rebate and the $500 tax reduction, the cost was quite reasonable.  Very nice to come inside on a hot day, after garden work or playing with firewood, to turn the machine on high and bask in the living room.

[Torch Tiger]

Backdoor ripped through tewksbury, temps falling through 70's. Sucks

[dendrite]

29 minutes ago, Brian5671 said:

None of the houses (Early 1970's construction) here on my street had it but just about everyone has had it installed over the years as the summers get more humid.

Yup. Trend line is up.

[Damage In Tolland]

81/63 . Sticky and sweet 

Lesco dropped. Please rain 

[CoastalWx]

5 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said:

81/63 . Sticky and sweet 

Lesco dropped. Please rain 

It will

[Damage In Tolland]

Just now, CoastalWx said:

It will

Please bang and light 

[Brian5671]

27 minutes ago, WinterWolf said:

They’ve always been humid…where have you been.  I grew up 70’s and 80’s and it was stifling and humid every summer at some point.  Some summers more than others obviously.   If you live near the water…and get a cooling breeze…that’s different. But inland it can get very hot.  Needed it(AC)last night here. 

Seems like dewpoints 70 or better have increased over the years....I'm about 5 miles inland from the sound-we get a breeze sometimes, but it often doesn't make it here.

[CoastalWx]

10 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said:

Please bang and light 

Bangers come near and after midnight.

[powderfreak]

44 minutes ago, WinterWolf said:

They’ve always been humid…where have you been.  I grew up 70’s and 80’s and it was stifling and humid every summer at some point.  Some summers more than others obviously.   If you live near the water…and get a cooling breeze…that’s different. But inland it can get very hot.  Needed it(AC)last night here. 

 

38 minutes ago, dendrite said:

Yup. Trend line is up.

The graph shows it well… sure there were humid summers throughout the period, but only three summers since 2010 have been below the average long term dews.

Would seem to show increased dew points lately.

[WinterWolf]

28 minutes ago, Brian5671 said:

Seems like dewpoints 70 or better have increased over the years....I'm about 5 miles inland from the sound-we get a breeze sometimes, but it often doesn't make it here.

Yes and no. August of 2024 there wasn’t a bit of humidity after the first week until mid  November when it rained for the first time that late summer and fall.  So it’s there, then it’s not.  But once you have C/A, you’ll never go without it. 

Grew up without it…and absolutely hated it…sweating our asses of when we grew up. Now I have it…never go without it again. 

[Brian5671]

1 minute ago, WinterWolf said:

Yes and no. August of 2024 there wasn’t a bit of humidity after the first week until mud November when it rained for the first time that Kate summer and fall.  So it’s there, then it’s not.  But once toy have CA, you’ll never go without it. M

Grew up without it…and absolutely hated it…sweating our asses of when we grew up. Now I have it…never go without it again. 

Completely agree.

[weathafella]

For those without central ac, I would advise getting it before you list your home for sale.  Many buyers won’t consider the house without.  Probably less of an issue once in NNE.

[WinterWolf]

10 minutes ago, powderfreak said:

 

The graph shows it well… sure there were humid summers throughout the period, but only three summers since 2010 have been below the average long term dews.

Would seem to show increased dew points lately.

Ehhhh…negligible 

[WinterWolf]

Just now, weathafella said:

For those without central ac, I would advise getting it before you list your home for sale.  Many buyers won’t consider the house without.  Probably of an issue once in NNE.

Absolutely. 

[Damage In Tolland]

24 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

Bangers come near and after midnight.

I want light shows and things struck and house shakers 

https://imgur.com/a/IwQ12n5#7tG6LwM

[kdxken]

1 hour ago, WinterWolf said:

They’ve always been humid…where have you been.  I grew up 70’s and 80’s and it was stifling and humid every summer at some point.  Some summers more than others obviously.   If you live near the water…and get a cooling breeze…that’s different. But inland it can get very hot.  Needed it(AC)last night here. 

 

[bristolri_wx]

Enjoy the next 5 days.  Temps get dicey starting on 4/20...

[CT Valley Snowman]

85 and feelin alive.