Connecticut's Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to Be Activated Thursday

Extreme hot weather protocol active; school districts announce early dismissals

Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol was put in place by the governor as school districts across the state posted early dismissals.

Connecticut's Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to be activated Thursday

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut's Extreme Hot Weather Protocol will be activated Thursday as the state is expected to experience a multi-day stretch of severely hot and humid conditions, according to the governor's office. The protocol will be in effect starting at 10 a.m. Thursday and will continue until 6 p.m. Sunday. Temperatures are expected [...]

Governor Lamont Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol Ahead of First Heat Wave of 2026

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol will be activated from 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, through 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026, as the state prepares for its first heat wave of the season. Forecasters expect temperatures to exceed 90 degrees each day, with heat index values reaching or surpassing 100 degrees at times. Heat advisories have been issued for most of Connecticut…