Morning Weather Report [04/29/21] Warm, Rainy, Stormy
Today
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before 11am. High near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 54. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tomorrow
Scattered showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Car Crash Closes Route 1; Knocks out Power to Area
A single motor vehicle accident was reported around 9:30 PM directly in front of Westport Fire Department Headquarters. A utility pole was involved, shutting down power to the immediate area while Eversource crews responded to the area. Post Road East, between Hillspoint Road and Compo Roads, was shut down while crews worked at the scene to restore power and remove the vehicle.
No word on injuries or what caused the accident.
The road was reopened shortly after 11:00 PM.
Haiku Moment from Westport’s Poet Laureate
From Westport Poet Laureate Diane Lowman
Islands in the sun
Brown bark in a green grass sea
Ghosts of things that were
Westport Library Plans Memorial Day Weekend Booksale
Press ReleaseWhatever you have planned for this summer, you’ll undoubtedly want a few great books at your side!
The Westport Library and Westport Book Sale are delighted to announce the 2021 Memorial Day Weekend Book Sale. With thousands of gently used books in over 40 categories, and audio books, CDs, and DVDs, there will be something for everyone.
The sale will be held inside the Westport Library on Friday, May 28th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday, May 29th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday, May 30th from noon to 5:00 pm. The Library will also be open for normal operations on Friday and Saturday. COVID-19 health and safety measures including social distancing and mask wearing will be required.
“It’s beginning to feel a lot more normal!” said Westport Library Executive Director Bill Harmer. “The Memorial Day parade, all of the downtown activities, and now the book sale. The sale is an important revenue source for the Library and we are very grateful to the Westport Book Sale team and dozens of volunteers for their tireless efforts.”
“Westport Library Book Sale Events are a beloved community tradition that we are proud to continue. As in years past, we are especially pleased to hold the book sale the same weekend as the Westport Downtown Association’s annual Fine Arts Festival — another great reason to visit Westport,” said Jocelyn Barandiaran, President of Westport Book Sale Ventures, which operates the book sale. “Everyone is also invited to stop in at the Westport Book Shop, our recently-opened nonprofit used bookstore, located right across the green from the Library, at 23 Jesup Road.”
To volunteer at the Book Sale, email volunteers@westportbooksale.org