Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

New Haven, CT ∙ Bridgeport, CT ∙ Stamford, CT ∙ Waterbury, CT ∙ Norwalk, CT ∙ Danbury, CT ∙ Meriden, CT ∙ West Haven, CT ∙ Milford, CT ∙ Riverside, CT

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service New York NY 1002 PM EDT Sun May 3 2026 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.

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