Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 52 over Weekend; State Hospitalizations Down
The State Department of Public Health reported 52 more cases in Westport over the weekend. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 6.63% while hospitalizations were down 16 patients, with 145 patients currently hospitalized for COVID-19 throughout the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 4,314 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 36 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 6.63% [up from 6.51%]
State Hospitalizations: 145 patients [-16]
Quick Moving Nor’Easter brings Flooding, Winds Tonight; High Tide will bring “Widespread Moderate Flooding”
NWS, NYC rain forecastsThe National Weather Service, NYC has forecast a fast moving, but heavy storm this evening. The storm is expected to peak between midnight and 4 tomorrow morning, with an extreme high tide, heavy rains, and 40+ mph winds all forecast to strike before daybreak. Residents are urged to remove or secure all outdoor decorations, furniture, or other loose items prior to the heavy winds, and prepare for possible power outages - as the soft earth may be easier to uproot trees and other debris. Those living within coastal flood zones would be advised to move vehicles and other items to higher ground if they fall within a flood zone with the higher than average tides and downpours.
The following weather advisories are in effect:
Wind Advisory until 6:00 AM
Coastal Flood Warning until 4:00 AM
Westport Forecast Points
Winds are expected to reach gusts of 46 MPH, with the heaviest winds coming between midnight and 3:00 AM.
Rains are expected to be upwards of one inch, with the heaviest rainfall ending by daybreak. Flash flooding overnight is possible, especially during high tides.
Widespread moderate flooding is forecast during the high tide overnight, which will hit at 1:29 in the morning. Tides are expected to be 2.0-2.5 feet above ground level.
Numbers to Know:
Emergency: 911
Eversource: Report a power outage: text “OUT” to 23129; call 800-286-2000; online www.eversource.com/CustomerCare/ReportOutage.
Westport Police: Non-Emergency: 203-341-6000
Westport Fire Department: Non-Emergency: 203-341-5000
Westport Public Schools: Emergency Line: 203-341-1766
Westport Department of Human Services: Social Services: 203-341-1050
Morning Weather Report
Today
Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 52. Northeast wind 5 to 13 mph becoming east in the morning.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 8pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 40. East wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tomorrow
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 14 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 11 mph.
Turkey Hill South Pastels
Pastel colors adorned Turkey Hill South Sunday afternoon as trees continue to flourish after Winter. WestportLocal.com photo