{"id":860582,"date":"2026-06-11T19:57:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T19:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/860582\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T19:57:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T19:57:31","slug":"drought-advisory-issued-for-several-connecticut-counties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/860582\/","title":{"rendered":"Drought advisory issued for several Connecticut counties"},"content":{"rendered":"

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) – Three Connecticut counties are under a stage 2 drought advisory, according to the governor.<\/p>\n

Gov. Ned Lamont declared the advisory for Fairfield, Middlesex, and New Haven counties on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

\"PartsParts of Connecticut were put under a stage 2 drought advisory as of June 10, 2026.(WFSB)<\/p>\n

Lamont said it\u2019s due to significantly low streamflow in water bodies across the region, a lack of rain, and increased wildfire danger across the state. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe purpose of increasing these counties to stage 2 is to raise awareness that if drier conditions persist, there is a possibility that this emerging drought event will intensify,\u201d Lamont said. \u201cWhile rain is in the forecast over the coming days, it is not predicted to be the long soaking rain we need to overcome current drought conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n

An emerging drought event that could potentially impact water supplies, farms, and natural ecosystems. It is the second of five levels under the Connecticut Drought Preparedness and Response Plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are experiencing drier than normal conditions entering the summer season, which may increase in severity as we enter the warmer months,\u201d said Interagency Drought Workgroup Chairman and Office of Policy and Management Undersecretary Martin Heft. \u201cAcross Connecticut, we have been witnessing the spread of increased drought conditions, and we must begin early steps now to mitigate potential harm, should the drought be prolonged.\u201d<\/p>\n

There are a few chances for rain over the next few days, but nothing significant, according to Channel 3\u2019s meteorologists.<\/p>\n

The chances include passing storms Thursday, Friday, and Sunday night.<\/p>\n

Keep tabs on the forecast with the technical discussion from Channel 3\u2019s meteorologists <\/b>here<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

Download the WFSB News and Weather apps <\/b>here<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

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