Connecticut Counties Face Stage 2 Drought Advisory Alert

WHO:

CT News Junkie - Gov. Ned Lamont declared the drought advisory.

WHAT:

CT News Junkie - A Stage 2 drought advisory has been declared.

WTNH - The advisory is due to "significantly low" water flow in rivers, decreased precipitation, and increased wildfire danger.

WHERE:

CT News Junkie - The counties affected are Fairfield, Middlesex, and New Haven in Connecticut.

WTNH - The advisory applies to three Connecticut counties: Fairfield, Middlesex, and New Haven.

WHY:

CT News Junkie - The drought advisory was issued due to significantly low streamflow in water bodies, decreased precipitation, and increased wildfire danger.

HOW:

WTNH - The advisory was declared by the governor in response to the current environmental conditions affecting the state.

(UPDATED June 11, 2026 12:23 UTC)

Governor Ned Lamont has declared a Stage 2 drought advisory for Connecticut, affecting the counties of Fairfield, Middlesex, and New Haven. This advisory comes in response to significantly low water flow in rivers, decreased precipitation, and an increased danger of wildfires. The governor's decision highlights the urgent environmental conditions currently impacting the state.