Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 29 at 12:17AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 28, 2026 - 9:17pm
Expires:
March 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
Dry and breezy conditions expected today. The combination of
afternoon RH values around 30 to 40 percent and a southwesterly
flow increasing to 20 to 25 mph gusts will result in an elevated
risk of fire spread.
Use caution when handling any potential ignition sources,
including machinery, cigarettes and matches. Any fires that ignite
will have the potential to spread quickly.
The 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: