Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 4:19AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

The combination of the relative humidity dropping to 30 to 40
percent and a few wind gusts approaching 20 mph could contribute
to an elevated risk of fire spread today, mainly in the afternoon
and away from the coast.

Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources,
including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that
ignite will have the potential to spread quickly.

This forecast takes into account weather, fuel, and land
conditions, and was developed in coordination with Connecticut
fire and land management officials and neighboring National
Weather Service forecast offices.