Residents should prepare for a combination of extreme heat, poor air quality, and flash flooding risk, with severe weather likely throughout the week. Governor Ned Lamont has activated Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol, effective Tuesday, July 15 at 12 PM, remaining in place through at least Friday, July 18 at 8 PM.

“The forecast ahead is serious,” said Chief Nicholas Marsan, Westport’s Emergency Management Director. “The state’s protocol is a proactive measure to protect those most vulnerable to extreme heat. In Westport, we’ve activated cooling centers and are monitoring conditions closely. Please check in on neighbors, limit outdoor activity, and use available resources if you need relief from the heat.”

Current Weather Conditions – July 14

• Flood Watch: In effect from 2 PM today until midnight, with 0.5″–1.5″ expected, and up to 3″ possible in some areas
• Heat Index: Highs in the 80s, with heat index values in the low–mid 90s today, rising later this week
• Air Quality: Ozone levels unhealthy for sensitive groups—avoid outdoor exertion
• Thunderstorms: Expected this afternoon after 2 PM, bringing gusty winds and heavy downpours

Cooling Centers Available in Westport

• Westport Center for Senior Activities (21 Imperial Ave)

Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (Closed weekends)
• MoCA Westport (19 Newtown Turnpike)

Closed until Thursday; Thurs 12 PM–8 PM
• The Westport Library (20 Jesup Rd)

Mon–Thurs 9 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 1 PM–5 PM
• Westport Weston YMCA (14 Allen Raymond Lane)

Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–9 PM; Sat–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
• Westport Museum for History and Culture (25 Avery Pl):

Thurs–Sat 11 AM–5 PM

Need help or transportation? Call 2‑1‑1 or visit www.211ct.org.

At-Risk Populations

• Adults 65+
• Infants & young children
• Individuals with heart/lung disease or on certain medications
• Outdoor workers
• Those without air-conditioned shelter

Heat & Flood Safety Tips

• Stay in air-conditioned or cooled spaces
• Drink water often—don’t wait until thirsty
• Limit outdoor activity between 11 AM–4 PM
• Avoid flooded roads—turn around, don’t drown
• Take cool showers or baths
• Never leave children or pets in parked vehicles
• Check on elderly or isolated neighbors
• Keep phones charged and prepare for power outages

Westport Emergency Management will continue monitoring local weather developments. Please follow Westport Fire on social media or visit www.westportct.gov for updates and resources.

Stay cool. Stay alert. Let’s look out for each other.