The advisory means Connecticut is at “an awareness stage,” and it also notifies resident that an “emerging drought event that could potentially impact water supplies,

(WFSB) - Governor Ned Lamont declared a stage two drought advisory for all eight counties in the state Saturday. It is intended as an awareness stage, which identifies an emerging drought event that could have impacts on water supplies, agriculture, or natural ecosystems. It serves as the second of five levels, with five being the most extreme.

The dry weather so far this fall has led to Governor Ned Lamont issuing a stage two drought advisory for all of Connecticut. His office saying it’s due to the lack of rain and ongoing fire danger in our state.

On Saturday, Governor Ned Lamont issued a stage 2 drought for the entire state of Connecticut as precipitation levels continue to fall below average amidst high fire levels.

Governor Lamont has declared a Stage 2 drought advisory for Connecticut. The lack of significant rainfall over the last two months has prompted the action. The advisory covers all eight counties.

Gov. Ned Lamont declared a Stage 2 drought advisory for all eight counties in Connecticut due to significantly below normal precipitation levels and heightened fire danger across the state. The advisory,