J.C. Martin 10/4/21 J.C. Martin 10/4/21

Detour No More

The King's Highway North bridge, closed for months is now open although the closed bridge sign remains. It appears that another layer of asphalt will be applied for final completion.Photo by J.C. Martin for WestportLocal.com — The King's Highway North bridge, closed for months is now open although the closed bridge sign remains. It appears that another layer of asphalt will be applied for final completion.
Photo by J.C. Martin for WestportLocal.com

J.C. Martin 10/4/21 J.C. Martin 10/4/21

Paddling For Two

Noelle and her water loving dog Daisy of Westport enjoy a beautiful Saturday paddle at Compo beach.

Photo by J.C. Martin for WestportLocal.com

James Bairaktaris 10/4/21 James Bairaktaris 10/4/21

Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 6 over Weekend; State Positivity Rate 1.80%, Hospitalizations Up 4

The Westport-Weston Health District repo rted 6 new COVID-19 case for Westport over the weekend. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 1.80% while hospitalizations were up 4 patients.

Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,088 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 1.80% [up from 2.16%]
State Hospitalizations: 241 patients [+4]

James Bairaktaris 10/4/21 James Bairaktaris 10/4/21

Morning Weather Report

Today

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind 7 to 9 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 likely, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tomorrow

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Tomorrow Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 6 mph.