Active Weather Alerts
Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:46 PM Aug. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Fairfield County in southern Connecticut... Northern Middlesex County in southern Connecticut... New Haven County in southern Connecticut... * WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 744 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... New Haven, Waterbury, Meriden, Milford, Middletown, Wallingford, Shelton, Naugatuck, Guilford, Southbury, Wolcott, Durham, Newtown, Hamden, Stratford, Cheshire, Branford, North Haven, Monroe and Seymour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 11:42 PM Aug. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Central Long Island Sound... At 742 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Norwalk Islands to near Penfield Reef to near Stratford Shoal to Port Jefferson Harbor, moving northeast at 60 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 11:29 PM Aug. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL FAIRFIELD AND NEW HAVEN COUNTIES THROUGH 815 PM EDT... At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Danbury to near Bethel to near Newtown to near Monroe to near Trumbull. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury, Danbury, Milford, Wallingford, Shelton, Naugatuck, Southbury, Newtown, Fairfield, Hamden, Stratford, Trumbull, and Cheshire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southern Connecticut. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 10:47 PM Aug. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Fairfield County in southern Connecticut... Southwestern New Haven County in southern Connecticut... Putnam County in southeastern New York... Westchester County in southeastern New York... * Until 945 PM EDT. * At 647 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk, Danbury, Milford, Shelton, Peekskill, Southbury, New Canaan, Mount Kisco, Mahopac, Lake Carmel, Sherman, Brewster, Newtown, Fairfield, Greenwich, Stratford, Trumbull and Westport. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED; EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
Air Quality Alert
Issued: 7:38 PM Aug. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: S Fairfield, S New Haven, Middlesex, New London until 11 PM EDT this evening. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Web site at http://www.ct.gov/deep/aqi
Heat Advisory
Issued: 5:36 PM Aug. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 101 expected. * WHERE...Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex, Southern New Haven, and Southern New London Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. If you don't have home air conditioning, continue to seek out cool spaces each day as long as it remains hot, and for a few days after if your home is still hot. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1. &&
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