Special Weather Statement Issued For CT: Here's What To Know

The dry conditions in Connecticut have led to an elevated risk of fire spread today, according to a special weather statement from the National Weather Service.

“The combination of dry fuels, gusty northwest winds 25 to 35 mph, and minimum relative humidity values near 40 percent will lead to an elevated risk of fire spread,” the National Weather Service said.

It urges residents to be careful when handling possible ignition sources, such as machinery, matches or cigarette butts.

“Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly,” the statement said.

The elevated risk of fire lasts into Friday evening.

“With leaf drop underway, there is plenty of fuel,” WFSB cautions. “Provided these conditions, it would be a good idea to hold off on any outdoor burning.”

Today is expected to be sunny and warm, with highs in the upper 60s.

The current dry stretch is predicted to continue. The state has gone about two weeks without rain, according to meteorologists. While they previously predicted Connecticut might see rainfall on Monday, the National Weather Service’s current long-range forecast says the next chance for precipitation is Wednesday night.

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Halloween forecast details

Saturday, or Halloween, will be sunny and a bit cooler, with highs in the upper 50s.

Forecasters predict pleasant weather for trick or treating, with dry conditions Saturday night, and temperatures still in the 50s in the early evening.

“Tomorrow’s Halloween forecast isn’t a trick... it’s a treat!” WFSB reports. “For Trick-or-Treating, temps drop through the 50s after sunset.”

Dry conditions will continue daily Sunday through Wednesday during the day, according to the National Weather Service. It predicts daytime highs in the 60s through mid-week.

The National Weather Service is currently forecasting a 40 percent chance of showers on Wednesday night, and a 40 to 50 percent chance on Thursday.

WTNH’s forecast says the state will next get rain late afternoon on Thursday, with a rainy and windy Thursday night.

WFSB predicts the state’s “next chance for some meaningful rain may not come until the end of next week.”

Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind.

Sunday: Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Light southwest wind.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

Thursday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.