Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

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

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service New York NY 346 PM EDT Mon Apr 28 2025 ...ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD TUESDAY... Dry conditions with the combination of low relative humidity values between 25 and 40 percent and frequent wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph will create an elevated risk for fire spread on Tuesday. 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. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection website at... https://portal.ct.gov/deep/forestry/forest- fire/fire-danger-weather-and-reporting.

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