Morning Weather Report: Heat Advisory, Air Quality Alert Continued; Heat Index of 103 Degrees Forecast
Today*
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tonight*
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tomorrow
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tomorrow Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
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HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY
AIR QUALITY ALERT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY
Heat index values between 95 and 104 expected.
Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut and southeast New York.
From noon Monday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
High temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
The highest index values will occur during the afternoon and early evening hours. Heat Advisories may need to be extended into Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.
A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time.
Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk.
Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.
Gas Leak Requires Purposeful Burn on Old Hill Farms Road
Westport Fire Department Social Media ReleaseUpon arrival, firefighters needed to use water to protect the home from the leaking gas in the nearby tank. Due to the condition of the tank, the propane company was unable to stop the leak and in order to make the tank safe, the gas must be burned off. The process called “flaring” involves crews replumbing the tank to attach a piece of equipment called “the red dragon”. This allows responders to elevate the “flare” or fire high above the ground and control the amount of liquid or vapor burned off.
Boat Sinks off of Old Mill Beach
A powerboat began to take-on water this evening off of Old Mill Beach just before 7:00 PM, the boat being reportedly owned by a local rental company, according to nearby vessels. The Westport Police Marine Unit and local Sea Tow personnel responded to the scene to find the pontoon-type vessel nearly fully submerged. No injuries were reported, the cause of the sinking has not been released. Photo by Anthony Loiacono for The Westport Local Press.