Gov. Lamont activates hot weather protocol for 2nd time in a week

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol will go into effect for the second time within a week, and the third time this year, according to a Friday announcement from Gov. Ned Lamont.

The protocol will last from noon Sunday through 8 p.m. Wednesday.

“We just had a heat wave over the first few days of this week, and while it remains hot outside today, it’s looking like another stretch of potentially even hotter weather will impact Connecticut this coming week, particularly from Sunday to Wednesday,” Lamont said in a written announcement. “These high temperatures combined with high dew points can be very dangerous for certain populations. Our state, local, and nonprofit partners are coordinating on the necessary operations for cooling centers to open throughout Connecticut.”

Cooling centers will be open across the state. They can be located by calling 211 or checking 211’s website.

While the protocol is activated, people are asked to drink more water than usual and avoid alcohol.

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