Morning Weather Report
Today
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 6 to 13 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tomorrow
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tomorrow Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Ride for Paralysis 4 Stops in Westport en Route to Washington D.C.
International non-profit NextStep, which provides a link between paraplegics and rehabilitation and fitness resources, is fundraising to support their mission with the Ride for Paralysis 4. The team stopped on Westport’s Main Street this afternoon for a break in their travels (pictured). The ride started on Saturday in Boston and will end in Washington DC next Wednesday. Each rider is tasked with raising $1,000 per each day they ride, with sponsors and other donors supporting the fundraiser. Funding will go towards the organizations programs for those suffering from paralysis, including NextStep paralysis recovery centers located in other regions of the Country. Photo by Jerri Graham Photography for WestportLocal.com
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 5; State Positivity Rate 2.83%, Hospitalizations Down 15
The Westport Weston Health District reported 5 new COVID-19 cases for Westport since yesterday. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 2.83%, and hospitalizations were down 11.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,025 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 31 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 2.83% [down from 2.14%]
State Hospitalizations: 294 patients [-15]
Big Day For Greenwich Polo in Double-Header
A rare, two match event at Greenwich Polo took place Sunday with Team Loudmouth (not a typo) facing Windswept Polo, and team Machitos facing East Coast Open Champions Ellipse Polo. Westport's Stephen Kempson enjoyed the action along with his daughter Emma and Julia Jensen. His suit is linen and tropical wool by Loro Piana, custom made of course by Stephen. This blinged-out bulldog came ready to play with his own mallet and ball. Bartender Andy put on a fabulous demonstration of his talents, easily rivaling Tom Cruise in his film "Cocktail". Greenwich Polo's last match of the year is next Sunday, September 26. International Show Jumping Comes to Greenwich Polo Club for it's debut event on October 9, 2021.
Click on any photo to enlarge. Photos by J.C. Martin for WestportLocal.com
