NWS Upton NYXH.W 0001July 3, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Northern Fairfield, Northern New Haven, Northern Middlesex and 16 more, CT and NJ
The National Weather Service office in Upton issued an extreme heat warning for Northern Fairfield, Northern New Haven, Northern Middlesex and 16 more in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, which was in force until 9:00 p.m. local time on July 4. It was the 1st extreme heat warning the NWS office in Upton issued in 2026. Connecticut had 3 extreme heat warnings in July 2026, against 1 in an average July of 2008-2025.
ExpiredWarning
In force for 41.8 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Upton NY
- Area
- Northern Fairfield, Northern New Haven, Northern Middlesex and 16 more
- State
- Connecticut
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 3:10 a.m. EDT, July 3, 2026
- Expires
- 9:00 p.m. EDT, July 4, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KOKX XH.W 0001
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 105 to 115. * WHERE...Northeast New Jersey, the lower Hudson Valley in southeast New York, and most of southern Connecticut. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
What the agency told people to do
An Extreme Heat Warning means that the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 105 degrees or greater. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible, and drink plenty of water. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. If you don't have home air conditioning, continue to seek out cool spaces each day as long as it remains hot, and for a few days after if your home is still hot. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.