Morning Weather Report
Today
Sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tomorrow
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light south wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Tomorrow Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
High Tides
10:48 AM / 11:01 PM
Low Tides
4:47 AM / 4:58 PM
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 9; State Positivity Rate 10.24%
The State Department of Public Health reported 9 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the past day. The State positivity rate was up to 10.24%. 358 people are hospitalized around the State as of today.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,714 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 39 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 10.24% [up from 9.54%]
Man Arrested for Assault, Violating Protective Order, Risking Injury to Child
Westport Police: On August 19, 2022, at approximately 1:10 a.m., Westport Police officers responded to a location in Westport on a report of a disturbance. It was alleged that during an argument Sheridan Webb punched another person in the face. Mr. Webb was no longer on the scene when officers arrived and a search of the area for him was not successful. Children under the age of sixteen were present during the incident. Additionally, officers discovered that there was an order of protection in place barring Mr. Webb from being at the home of the person he was accused of assaulting. A warrant for Mr. Webb’s arrest was completed and signed by a Superior Court Judge.
On the afternoon of August 20, 2022, Mr. Webb turned himself in at the Westport Police Department. Per the warrant, he was charged with Criminal Violation of a Protective Order, Assault in the Third Degree, three counts of Risk of Injury to a Child, and Disorderly Conduct. Mr. Webb was released after posting a $25,000.00 bond and was arraigned at Stamford Superior Court on the morning of August 22.
Seated Front Row
A trio of early birds caught front row seats to this morning’s sunrise off of Compo Beach’s westernmost jetty. WestportLocal.com photo