DEMHS' mission is to direct and coordinate all available resources to protect the life and property of the citizens of Connecticut in the event of an emergency.
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The State of Connecticut along with DEMHS will continue to monitor.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont until 8 PM EDT
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties. The primary threat this evening will be damaging straight-line winds though a tornado can not be ruled out.
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We’re expecting excessive heat to continue impacting Connecticut this week, with humidity reaching levels that will make it feel like it’s over 100°.
Stay hydrated!
Cooling centers are open across the state. To find a location, call 2-1-1 or visit .
The
@CTDEMHS
Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Team worked through the night assisting with water rescues in the State of Vermont. An additional CT-TF1 Type 3 Swift Water team was deployed from CT during the overnight hours. Two teams composed of 14 members are in VT.
#VTFlood
#VTwx
Earlier today
@GovNedLamont
authorized deployment of the
@CTDEMHS
Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Team to Vermont through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). 7 members of CT-TF1 will assist with swift water rescue missions as a result of forecasted flooding.
CT's extreme heat protocol is still in effect. Please call 211 for local cooling centers if you are in need of a place to cool down. Remember:
Stay hydrated💧
Avoid outdoor activities during peak hours🌡️
Check on vulnerable neighbors🏠
Never leave kids/pets in cars🚗
Stay safe!
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People of CT - get ready for another hot week! 🥵 If needed, please call 211 for local cooling centers.
If you need to be outside, try to stay in the shade, take frequent breaks in cool places, and stay hydrated. Ensure your pets do not spend more time outside than needed.
It will be quite warm today and Tuesday, with a heat index between 95°F and 100°F, prompting a Heat Advisory for parts of southern New England. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, avoid the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.
#MAwx
#CTwx
#RIwx
Greatest risk (30-50% chance) for showers &
#thunderstorms
with torrential downpours Friday will be from 2 PM to 8 PM across western portions of MA & CT.
#MAwx
#CTwx
⚠️ Don't let false confidence sabotage your safety! Even the strongest swimmers can face unexpected circumstances. Equip yourself and your little ones with life vests during water activities. Swim safe, stay safe! 🏊♀️🏊♂️
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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island until 7 PM EDT
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We've restored ~40,000 customers since powerful thunderstorms hit the state last night. Crews are working closely with our communities to tackle blocked roads and they’re making repairs to the electric system to bring back power to our remaining customers.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues wind gusts to 80 mph are expected. A recent wind gust was recorded at Bradley International Airport of 77 mph. Please stay indoors and weather alert.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Springfield MA, Chicopee MA and Manchester CT until 10:45 PM EDT. This destructive storm will contain wind gusts to 80 MPH!
A damaging line of thunderstorms is working across the state. This line is resulting in reports of tree damage in western and central CT. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect. Stay weather alert.