Road Closures
From the Westport Police DepartmentTropical Storm Elsa - Road Closures
Sherwood Island Connector at Route 1
Greens Farms Road between Center Street and Nyala Farms
Post Road East at Morningside Drive
Post Road West
Imperial Ave
Myrtle Avenue
Post Road East at Cedar Road
Flash Flood Warning Continues: Multiple Cars Stuck in Water; One Rescued from Stream
As a flash flood warning continues, saturated ground and heavy deluges of rain are making for a dangerous situation for motorists and pedestrians this morning.
Multiple vehicles have been reported as stuck in high waters on several Westport roads - and one person was reported as being rescued from a flooding stream.
Both local and State roads are affected, as high waters covering roadways can be seen on Colony Road, Greens Farms Road, sections of Route 1, and downtown streets.
A list of impassable roads has not been released yet, however motorists should expect many road closures and possible flooding. If you encounter large pooled areas or flooding, especially in low lying areas, do not attempt to drive through it. If possible, stay home until waters can recede.
Morning Weather Report: Storm Elsa Continues
Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 85. East wind 8 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tomorrow
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tomorrow Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 1; No Deaths; State Positivity Rate 0.52%
The Westport-Weston Health District reports that Westport’s COVID-19 cases were up 1 today. The State’s daily test positivity rate was 0.52%
Westport total positive or probable cases: 1,806 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 31 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 0.52%