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Morning Weather Report

Today

Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 7. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tomorrow

Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tomorrow Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Preston Siroka 1/25/22 Preston Siroka 1/25/22

Swan Glides Through Ripples

A swan cuts through small ripples to catch its prey as the sun slowly sets in the backscattering waves. Words and photo by Preston Siroka for WestportLocal.com.

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Sun Beams Spread Warmth

With highs in the 40’s this afternoon, many got outside to enjoy the mostly sunny conditions, which contrast the outlook of the week ahead. Words and photo by Preston Siroka for WestportLocal.com.

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Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 32; State Hospitalizations Continue to Fall, State Positivity Rate 13.74%

The State Department of Public Health reported 32 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 13.74% while hospitalizations were down as 31 more patients were released from hospitals, totaling 1,446 patients. 55.50% of those hospitalized are not fully vaccinated.

Westport total positive or probable cases: 3,549 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 33 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 13.74% [up from 11.36%]
State Hospitalizations: 1,446 patients [-31]