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🟡 Moderate
Special Weather Statement
Northern Fairfield; Northern New Haven; Northern Middlesex; Northern New London; Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Southern New London
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 1:31PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Alert 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.
Time Information
Effective
May 3, 2026, 5:31 PM
Expires
May 5, 2026, 12:00 AM
Issued
May 3, 2026, 5:31 PM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Observed
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Upton NY
National Weather Service