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Connecticut Activates Extreme Heat Protocol Amid Record Temperatures

8/11/2025

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Connecticut's governor has declared the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol from August 11 to 14, 2025, in response to alarming heat forecasts. This is the fourth activation this year, prioritizing the safety of vulnerable communities. With over 70 million Americans feeling the heat, record humidity levels across the Eastern U.S. highlight the urgent impact of climate change.

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Connecticut's governor has declared the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol from August 11 to 14, 2025, in response to alarming heat forecasts. This is the fourth activation this year, prioritizing the safety of vulnerable communities. With over 70 million Americans feeling the heat, record humidity levels across the Eastern U.S. highlight the urgent impact of climate change.