Morning Weather Report
Today
A chance of rain, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Light southeast wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 14 to 16 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 9 to 13 mph.
Westport RTM District 8 Seeks New Representative Following Departure of Former Rep
The Representative Town Meeting (RTM) is seeking candidates for a District 8 representative to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Lisa Newman. In accordance with the Town Charter, Section C5-8C, the vacancy must be filled by a registered voter residing in RTM District 8. No party affiliation is required since Westport’s RTM is non-partisan. The term expires November 21, 2023.
Residents of RTM District 8 interested in being considered to fill the vacancy are invited to send a resume on or before February 22, 2023 at 4:00pm to Town Clerk Jeffrey Dunkerton at JDunkerton@westportct.gov.
Space Heater Causes Near-Fire on Terra Nova Circle
The Westport Fire Department Communication Center received a 911 call this evening from a homeowner who reported smoke was filling their house. The fire department responded with 3 engines, 1 ladder truck, and the shift commander. Firefighters arrived and found smoke throughout the basement and first floor of the house. Firefighters found a small in fire in the basement due to combustibles being stored too close to a gas fireplace. The fire was quickly extinguished.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends keeping anything that burns at least three feet away from heating equipment including fireplaces.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tomorrow
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 42. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow Night
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.