Governor Lamont Instates Heat Emergency Ahead of Holiday Weekend

WHO:

WTNH - Gov. Ned Lamont ordered the state's extreme hot weather protocol.

CT News Junkie - The National Weather Service is involved in issuing weather alerts.

WHAT:

WTNH - As of 2:15 p.m. Monday, 2,343 customers in New Haven lost power due to high temperatures.

WTNH - The extreme hot weather protocol is activated for the remainder of the week and through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

CT News Junkie - An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for most of the area.

WHERE:

WTNH - The protocol applies to the state of Connecticut.

WHEN:

WTNH - The protocol will be effective from noon on June 30 through at least 6 p.m. on July 5.

WHY:

WTNH - The activation of the protocol is in response to forecasted extreme heat conditions.

HOW:

CT News Junkie - The state is preparing for temperatures in the upper 90s, which may reach warning-level criteria.

(UPDATED June 29, 2026 21:26 UTC)

High temperatures have caused power outages for 2,343 customers in New Haven. The outages were reported as of 2:15 p.m. on Monday. Utility companies are working to restore power as quickly as possible.

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(UPDATED June 29, 2026 19:33 UTC)

Governor Ned Lamont has activated Connecticut's extreme hot weather protocol in response to forecasted extreme heat conditions, with an Extreme Heat Watch issued for most of the area. This protocol will be in effect from noon on June 30 through at least 6 p.m. on July 5, covering the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Residents should prepare for temperatures in the upper 90s, which may reach warning-level criteria.