* AFFECTED AREA...Northern Fairfield, Northern New Haven, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Fairfield, Southern New Haven, Southern Middlesex and Southern New London.

* TIMING...Until 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 26 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows tonight in the mid 20s to around freezing. Highs Wednesday in the upper 40s.

* LIGHTNING...None.

* IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread if ignition occurs. Outdoor burning is not recommended.