Morning Weather Report
Today
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. West wind 8 to 14 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 22. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Northwest wind around 14 mph.
Tomorrow
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Good Way to End the Day over Gray’s Creek
A spectacular fiery sunset marked the end to an otherwise stormy day over a calm Gray’s Creek. Photo by JD Dworkow for WestportLocal.com
Stormy afternoon over Historic Downtown Block
Storms brought rolling thunder and brief downpours to the downtown area as this historic block of Westport buildings remained unphased by the Spring rains. WestportLocal.com photo
Poor Parking Job causes Parker Harding Gridlock; Police Assist while Vehicle is Towed Away
Poor parking along Parker Harding Plaza in Downtown isn’t typically a newsworthy topic, however Westport Police officers were dispatched to the infamous parking lot for the report of a car parked so poorly that it was obstructing traffic completely.
The Lexus SUV had parked a full car length away from its apparent target, missing it by nearly 15 feet and leaving the car in the center of the one-way lane heading towards Route 1. Despite the gridlock traffic, multiple police cruisers, a tow truck, a small crowd, a Starbucks viewing area, and the vehicle’s alarm sounding - the apparent owner could not be located in the nearly 45 minute ordeal.
A local tow operator was able to hook the vehicle up and tow it away, opening up traffic again for the usual fender benders and double-parked pleasures of a Saturday in Downtown. WestportLocal.com photo