Severe Cold Weather Protocol through noon on Thursday, Feb. 5

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Gov. Ned Lamont extended Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol through noon on Thursday, Feb. 5, due to frigid temperatures expected to persist for at least another 10 days.

The protocol was initially enacted on Friday, Jan. 23, and had been set to expire on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Overnight temperatures over the next 10 days will largely dip into the single digits, even reaching below zero on several nights.

“What we’re experiencing right now is an uninterrupted, long-duration cold spell that Connecticut hasn’t seen in many years,” Lamont said. “Shelters and warming centers are open throughout the state.”

Anyone in need of shelter or a warming center can visit 211ct.org or call 2-1-1 to find available locations.