Enjoying the Day Off

With many stores closed and schedules cleared ahead of the forecast storm, many community members enjoyed the newfound time-off as Westport escaped Henri’s damaging winds and storm surges that are battering the northeast. Compo Beach was busy with pedestrians earlier in the day as the skies were calm for several hours, with the historic pavilion sheltering friends from the midday drizzle. WestportLocal.com photo

All Good at Old Mill

Nate Bernstein (13) and Sam Klatchko (13) were “vibing” this afternoon on the Compo Mill Cove boardwalk as they joined dozens of community members in walking the shoreline while the weather was clear. Many homes in the private island community remained vacated and boarded up today as bleak forecasts caused many to leave the flood-prone neighborhood. WestportLocal.com photo

Watching for the Storm from Dad’s Shoulders

As Tropical Storm Henri tracks east and arrives later than initially forecast, Compo was rainy but calm this morning as one family walked the beach. Homes in the background can be seen boarded up on Compo Mill Cove. WestportLocal.com photo

Birds Fly as Rainbow Adds Color to Evening Sky

At about 6:00 this evening, a rainbow could be seen lighting up the cloudy sky over the Saugatuck neighborhood. Photo by Preston Siroka For Westporlocal.com