Perfect Day for a Swim at Compo
Two beachgoers continued a Summer tradition as they took the plunge into the chilled Long Island Sound off of Compo Beach this afternoon, ahead of our first snow of the season. With water temperatures at about 50 degrees and air temperatures closer to 34 degrees, the nearly 60 degree deficit between an August dip and a December dunk was surely felt. WestportLocal.com photo
One Hospitalized after Car Rolls on Riverside Ave Overnight
Shortly before 1:30 this morning, first responders were dispatched to the area of Riverside Avenue between Sylvan Lane and Treadwell Avenue for the reported car accident. First responders found two vehicles involved, with one Jeep pickup truck (pictured) rolled onto the driver’s side. Firefighters assisted the driver from the wreckage, according to their social media update, with Westport EMS then transporting the person to a nearby hospital. No other information has been released.
Morning Weather Report: Snow?
Today
A chance of snow before 1pm, then rain. High near 38. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. East wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Low around 30. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tomorrow
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. North wind around 7 mph.
One Hospitalized after Driving Car into Saugatuck River Overnight
Press ReleaseThe Westport Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle crash with a car in the Saugatuck River and a person trapped. The fire department responded with 3 engines, a rescue truck, and the Shift Commander. Units arrived and found a single car motor vehicle accident with the car coming to rest on its side in a creek adjacent to the Saugatuck River. The car was in approximately two feet of water. Firefighters wearing cold water rescue suits operated in the water and removed the lone occupant from the vehicle.
Westport EMS responded to the scene and transported the patient to an area hospital with unknown injuries. Westport PD responded and provided traffic control.