Lamont Activates Connecticut Heat Protocol for 6 Days as Heat Index Nears 110
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Updated · Eyewitness News 3 · Jun 29
Lamont Activates Connecticut Heat Protocol for 6 Days as Heat Index Nears 110
3 articles · Updated · Eyewitness News 3 · Jun 29
Summary
Tuesday through Sunday, Connecticut's extreme hot weather protocol will be in effect, with statewide cooling centers and 211 coordination activated for residents needing relief.
Wednesday through Saturday, the National Weather Service has an extreme heat warning for most counties and an extreme heat watch for Litchfield and New London as dangerous humidity builds.
Thursday and Friday are expected to be the peak, with inland highs of 95-100-plus, shoreline temperatures in the mid-90s, and heat index readings of 100 to 110 or higher.
Hartford could hit 101 on Thursday, topping the June 1966 record of 99, as the heatwave stretches into the Independence Day weekend and raises risks for vulnerable residents.