Saturday, the first full day of summer, will see partly sunny skies as temperatures warm to the middle to upper 80s.
Sunday will turn warmer and more humid after a few passing storms early. Then skies will clear and the high temperature will be in the lower to middle 90s.
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WATCH HEREHumidity on Sunday afternoon could make the temperature feel like the triple digits.
An extreme heat warning has been issued for most of Connecticut from 11 a.m. Sunday until 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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Gov. Ned Lamont is directing Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol to be activated effective at noon on Sunday and remain in effect through at least 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
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This is the first time this year that the protocol is being activated.
While the protocol is in effect, a system is set up for state agencies, municipalities and others to coordinate with United Way 211 to make sure that information regarding cooling centers is available statewide, providing a location for those in need of relief.
“It looks like we are about to experience our first heat wave of the season, and when temperatures get this hot, people who are most vulnerable, especially those who are of a certain age or who have certain medical conditions, should take the necessary precautions to stay cool,” Lamont said in a statement.
“We are working with our partners to get cooling centers open across Connecticut. Anyone who needs a place to get some relief can call 2-1-1 or visit 211ct.org to get directed to their nearest cooling center. Additionally, our friends at United Way 2-1-1 can help connect anyone in need with the transportation necessary to get to a cooling center," he added.
