Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Fairfield County, Connecticut
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 7:12PM EDT until August 7 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southern Connecticut...and southeastern New York.
Effective August 7, 2026 at 7:12 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 7:22 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Upton NY
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 7:22 PM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Fairfield County, Connecticut?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 hour ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 7:22 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Fairfield County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Fairfield County, Connecticut as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Queens County.