News Release Date
06-29-2026
Governor Ned Lamont announced that a long-duration heat wave is expected to impact Connecticut. He is ordering the state’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to be activated effective at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and remaining in effect through at least 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for most of the area during this period, and Connecticut has the potential to reach the warning-level criteria. Peak temperatures are expected during the afternoon hours of Thursday, July 2, 2026, and Friday, July 3, 2026, when highs are expected to reach 100 degrees and heat indices could climb up to 110 degrees each day.
Cooling Centers Will Open and Can be Located by Visiting www.211ct.org or Calling 2-1-1