NWS: Slight Chances of Severe Weather this Weekend
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center: The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the area in a slight risk for severe thunderstorms for Saturday and we wanted to provide you with a brief update.
A few showers and thunderstorms are possible this evening, tonight and into Saturday morning. These showers and thunderstorms may contain locally heavy rain and gusty winds. Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible Saturday afternoon and evening which may become severe.
There remains a great deal of uncertainty regarding timing and coverage of any thunderstorm activity.
Locations:
The Lower Hudson Valley, northeast New Jersey, New York City metro, southern Connecticut, and much of Long Island.
Impacts:
Damaging wind gusts (>58 mph) and hail (=1 inch diameter) are the main threats from any thunderstorms that develop. Localized flash flooding is also possible.
Timing:
Most likely Saturday afternoon and evening. Early morning thunderstorms are also possible, especially across CT and eastern Long Island.
Dazzling Show over the Sound
Explosions rocked the Sound as the twinkling lights dazzled the community Thursday night during the Westport PAL annual fireworks show. Photo by Nancy Lally for WestportLocal.com
Finding a Seat on the Jetty for the Fireworks
Dozens used the Compo Beach jetty as a spot to sit and enjoy the fireworks Thursday night in celebration of Independence Day. Photo by Hugo Jacques for WestportLocal.com
Fire on Fireworks Barge “Under Investigation”
Westport Fire Department Press Release: Westport Fire Department photoAt approximately 9:30 pm on June 30, 2022, during the annual Westport Police Athletic League (PAL) Fireworks Celebration, a fire started on the barge's deck used to launch the fireworks. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time, and there were no injuries nor property damage. The Westport Fire Department was able to coordinate with the crew from Fireworks by Grucci to ensure their safety and the safety of the public during the fire. Westport Firefighters on the scene were assisted by a fire boat from the Norwalk Fire Department to extinguish the fire.
The fire was extinguished at 11:25 pm, and the barge was able to return to Long Island to set up for another fireworks display tonight.