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Special Weather Statement issued March 29 at 11:12AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

The combination of unseasonably warm temperatures, west winds gusting 25 to 30 mph, minimum relative humidity values of 30 to 40 percent, and low fuel moisture will create an elevated risk of wildfire growth and spread today. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite under these conditions have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and was developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.
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Special Weather Statement issued March 29 at 6:18AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

High temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s, southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with frequent gusts 25 to 30 mph, relative humidity as low as 30 to 35 percent, and lack of wetting rains over the last 4 days will create an elevated risk for wildfire growth and spread today. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite under these conditions have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and was developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.
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Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 2:58PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

The combination of high temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s, southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with frequent gusts of 25 to 35 mph, relative humidity values of 30 to 35 percent, and lack of wetting rains over that last 4 days will create an elevated risk for brush fire spread across the region Saturday morning into afternoon. 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 considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state
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Coastal Flood Statement issued March 29 at 5:54AM EDT until March 30 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southern Fairfield County. * WHEN...From 10PM EDT tonight to 1AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline due to elevated water levels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Potential for minor coastal flooding again around time of high tide Sunday night.
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Special Weather Statement issued March 26 at 4:06PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

The combination of low relative humidity values between 20 and 30 percent and wind gusts 20 to 25 mph will create an elevated risk for fire spread across the region on Thursday. 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 considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.
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Special Weather Statement issued March 26 at 4:07PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

The combination of low relative humidity values between 20 and 30 percent and wind gusts 20 to 25 mph will create an elevated risk for fire spread across the region on Thursday. 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 considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.
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Special Weather Statement issued March 26 at 4:02PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

The combination of low relative humidity values between 20 and 30 percent and wind gusts 20 to 25 mph will create an elevated risk for fire spread across the region on Thursday. 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 considered meteorological, fuel, and land conditions, and has been developed in coordination with CT fire and land management officials.