Connecticut Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/19/2026 13:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 4:29PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 19, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
The combination of northwest winds gusting to 25 to 30 mph, relative humidity as low as 35 percent, and a lack of significant rainfall recently will lead to an elevated fire spread potential on Saturday. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.
Area Description: 
Northern New London; Southern New London
Forcast Office: 
NWS Upton NY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov