Special Weather Statement Issued For Friday: CT News

Good Friday morning, Connecticut,

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for the state, saying, "The combination of relative humidity values dropping to 25 to 30 percent and frequent wind gusts between 20 and 25 mph will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread today."

The weather service adds that we need to be "very careful when handling and disposing of ignition sources outdoors, such as cigarettes or matches."

As for the forecast, we can expect sunshine and temperatures into the mid 60 Fridays. Warm and sunny weather continues through Monday, and then it's back into the 50s next week with rain forecast for Tuesday.

Here are the trending news stories across Connecticut:

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Here are the current road conditions across CT Friday.

PLAINFIELD - Road Work on I-395 Northbound between Exits 32 and 35 in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, April 22 at 6:58 am.

THOMPSON - Road Work on I-395 Northbound between Exits 50 and 53 (3.5 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, April 22 at 7:24 am.

THOMPSON - Road Work on I-395 Southbound between Exits 53 and 50 (3.4 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, April 22 at 7:27 am.

HARTFORD - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 28 and 21 (10.0 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Friday, April 22 at 9:12 am.

CROMWELL - I-91 Northbound is congested between Exits 20 and 22 (2.5 miles) because of Road Work between Exits 21 and 22 (1.0 miles). Road Work in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Friday, April 22 at 10:14 am.

MIDDLETOWN - I-91 Northbound is congested between Exits 20 and 22 (2.5 miles) because of Road Work between Exits 21 and 22 (1.0 miles). Road Work in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Friday, April 22 at 10:14 am.

STAMFORD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 8 and 5 (3.1 miles). Reported Friday, April 22 at 7:59 am.

NORWALK - I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 13 and 14 (1.8 miles) because of Crash (3 Vehicle) between Exits 13 and 14. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Friday, April 22 at 10:25 am.

NORWALK - I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 13 and 14 (1.8 miles) because of Crash (3 Vehicle) between Exits 13 and 14. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Friday, April 22 at 10:25 am.

ROCKY HILL - The Ferry Is Closed Until Further Notice, Due To High Waters. Reported Friday, April 22 at 6:00 am.

SEYMOUR - Route 115 CLOSED between Route 67 and Route 313 still closed due to fire damaged building. Reported Friday, April 20 at 6:30 am.

COLCHESTER - Road Work on RT2 Westbound between Exits 18 and 15 (6.0 miles) in effect today until 3:22 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Friday, April 22 at 10:23 am.

HADDAM - Road Work on RT9 Southbound between Exits 8 and 7 (3.5 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, April 22 at 8:20 am.

NEW BRITAIN - Road Work on RT9 Southbound between Exits 27 and 25 (0.9 miles) in effect today until 3:24 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Friday, April 22 at 9:25 am.