NWS: Heat Advisory Issued as Heat Indexes Top 100 this Week
NWS NYC:
Heat – Max heat indices of 95 to 100 Wednesday and 95 to 103 on Thursday.
Low temperatures will range mostly 75-80, which will not allow for much cooling off at night. Some minor relief is possible on Friday.
Timing – Between noon and 8 pm both days.
Impacts – There is an increased risk of heat-related illness for vulnerable populations with this event.
Additional Information – A few isolated heat indices may reach 105 in parts of metro NE NJ and NYC on Thursday.
Levitt Guests enjoy Ballet under the Stars
As the sun dipped below the treeline, the lawn of the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts became cooler while members of the Connecticut Ballet warmed up to dazzle the audience with dances spanning across time and genres into the evening. WestportLocal.com photo
Hot, Hazy Day to hit the River
A single rower took a break once they reached the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge this evening, enjoying a drink of water as the oppressive heat began to subside as the sun set overhead. WestportLocal.com photo
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up23; State Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Up
The State Department of Public Health reported 23 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the past day. The State positivity rate was up to 10.47% while hospitalizations were up to 301 patients.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,478 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 37 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 10.47%
State COVID-19 Hospitalizations: 301 patients [+8 patients]