Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 2:06PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 11:06am
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The combination of available fine fuels, southwest wind gusts
between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and
40 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread for
southern Connecticut late Tuesday morning into early Tuesday
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
Sender: