One Casualty during Compo Storm
The only casualty of this afternoon’s storms was a lifeguarding chair along Compo’s southern shoreline. The waterfront was immediately evacuated as the storm made its way closer, a standard procedure that the Compo Beach lifeguards prepare for each season. WestportLocal.com photo
Westport Police: Several Roads Closed as Cleanup Continues
A quick moving storm knocked out power to 393 homes in Westport while closing several roadways as trees and branches came down onto the streets and wires below. Westport had the second most power outages in the State, with Newington reporting nearly 1,000 outages. The Westport Police Department provided a list of affected roads in the community as the clean up continues. WestportLocal.com photo Roads closed as of 4:00 PM:
55 Long Lots Rd: Tree limb partially blocking road.
220 South Compo Road: Closed due to wires.
73 Turkey Road South: Closed due to downed tree.
330 Post Road West (Westbound) Lanes: Closed due to downed tree.
Greens Farms Road at Maple Avenue: Closed due to downed tree.
Greens Farms Road at Maple Lane: Closed due to downed tree.
Westport Fine Arts Festival Survives Rain; Beautiful Weekend Ahead
With downpours quickly sending artists and customers running for cover - sun and warmth will make its way into the community to provide welcoming weather for the second half of the all-weekend Westport Fine Arts Festival. The renowned Main Street festival will continue until 5:00 this evening, and will run tomorrow from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. WestportLocal.com photo
Compo Boats Tossed, Turn in Heavy Winds
Several of the sail boats and catamarans flew from their trailers, or dragged them along, as heavy winds caused destruction at Compo Beach this afternoon. WestportLocal.com photo