Special Weather Statement Connecticut | Effective 04/08/2026 14:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 8 at 5:44PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 8, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires: 
April 9, 2026 - 4:00am
Description: 
Gusty south winds are expected Thursday, with speeds up to 25 mph and minimum relative humidity values between 20 to 30 percent. When combined with the lack of recent significant rainfall and exposed fine fuels and leaf litter, elevated fire weather potential will exist Thursday for Litchfield County.
Area Description: 
Northern Litchfield; Southern Litchfield
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albany NY