Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Hartford, CT ∙ New Britain, CT ∙ Bristol, CT ∙ South Woodstock, CT ∙ Plantsville, CT ∙ Hartford Brainard Field, CT ∙ Coventry, CT ∙ Granby, CT ∙ South Windsor, CT ∙ Staffordville, CT

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 601 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025 ...ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD TODAY... The combination of low relative humidity values between 25 and 30 percent and wind gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon will create an elevated risk for fire spread. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. 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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