Connecticut Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/03/2026 10:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 1:31PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 3, 2026 - 10:31am
Expires: 
May 4, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
The combination of drying fine fuels, southwest wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and 35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread for southern Connecticut Late Monday morning into early Monday evening. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.
Area Description: 
Northern Fairfield; Northern New Haven; Northern Middlesex; Northern New London; Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Southern New London
Forcast Office: 
NWS Upton NY