Connecticut, Massachusetts Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/04/2026 00:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 3:57AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 4, 2026 - 12:57am
Expires: 
May 4, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
..ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER POTENTIAL TODAY IN BERKSHIRE AND LITCHFIELD COUNTIES... The combination of southwest winds gusting to 25 to 35 mph, relative humidity values as low as 35 to 40 percent, and a lack of significant rainfall over the past few days will lead to an elevated fire weather potential today.
Area Description: 
Northern Litchfield; Southern Litchfield; Northern Berkshire; Southern Berkshire
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albany NY