Morning Weather Report [04/21/21] More Rain, Cold Move in
Today
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Low around 34. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tomorrow
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Superintendent: 7 New COVID-19 Cases in District, 5 at Staples
From the Reopening Westport DashboardPress ReleaseDear Westport Families and Staff,
In our efforts to remain transparent with reports of positive Covid-19 cases associated with our schools, we will continue to provide these updates as information is confirmed. As of the time I am writing to you this evening, we have 7 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 from yesterday and today. The reports came from the following schools:
Kings Highway Elementary School - 1
Coleytown Middle School - 1
Staples High School - 5
As a reminder, families are asked to report positive COVID-19 cases of students using our reporting voicemail or email regardless of whether the students are in remote or in-person models of instruction. Please follow this link for more information on reporting.
Additionally, we want to remind families that students with pending Covid-19 tests should not return to school until receiving negative results. This approach is critical in helping us continue minimizing the potential for transmission in our schools.
Respectfully,
Thomas Scarice
Superintendent of Schools
Westport Cumulative COVID-19 Cases Up 6; No Deaths; State Positivity Rate 3.46%
The Westport-Weston Health District reports that Westport has added 19 positive or probable COVID-19 cases, and has added 0 deaths.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 1,760 cases. Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 31 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 3.46%
Masks Add to Downtown Litter
Disposable face masks have added to the downtown litter, like this one found hanging from a tree along Post Road East. Recent efforts to clean up the landscaping around the downtown area have assisted in clearing the litter that could be found, however many pieces of PPE still remain a problem that is plaguing the area as the pandemic trudges on.