Morning Weather Report
Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tomorrow
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 95. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
High Tides
5:00 AM / 5:27 PM
Low Tides
11:10 AM
Westport Parks and Rec. Celebrates First Outdoor Movie at Compo in Two Years with “Luca” on the Lawn
The Westport Parks & Recreation Department celebrated a full lawn this evening as they showed the movie Luca under the stars. The free outdoor movie is the first since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and will take place again on August 25th, according to their social media accounts. Photo by Westport Parks & Rec.
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 1; State Positivity Rate Down, Hospitalizations Up
The State Department of Public Health reported 1 more COVID-19 case in Westport over the past day. The State positivity rate was down to 11.75% while 352 people remain hospitalized around the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,613 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 38 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 11.75% [down from 11.77%]
State COVID-19 Hospitalizations: 352 patients [up from 348]
Early Morning Boat Ride
A boat drifts on the Long Island Sound during this calm morning. Photo by Cami Vynerib.