The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Southern Middlesex, Southern New London. until 11 PM EDT this evening. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Web site at http://www.ct.gov/deep/aqi

* WHAT. Heat index values around 95 Saturday and Sunday. * WHERE. Northern Middlesex and Northern New London Counties. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT. Heat index values up to 99. * WHERE. In Connecticut, Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT Counties. In Massachusetts, Eastern Hampden MA and Eastern Hampshire MA Counties. * WHEN. Until 7 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.