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Westport Bans All Outdoor Burning, Including Fire Pits Westport Bans All Outdoor Burning, Including Fire Pits
Westport Bans All Outdoor Burning, Including Fire Pits Even with the cool nights, Westport residents can forget about starting that fire pit now that all outside burning has been banned in the town. Westport Fire Marshal Terrence Dunn instituted the ban on Tuesday, May 16, on all outside burning until further notice due to extremely dry conditions.  He also pointed to the Red Flag warning issued by the National Weather Service for all of Fairfield County and a large part of the state.  Dunn said, “This ban includes all recreational campfires and fire pits." He warned residents to recognize that brush fires will spread rapi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Weather
Severe Weather Alert: Potent Storm System With Gusty Winds Will Follow Breezy, Bright Weekend Severe Weather Alert: Potent Storm System With Gusty Winds Will Follow Breezy, Bright Weekend
Severe Weather Alert: Potent Storm System With Gusty Winds Will Follow Breezy, Bright Weekend A breezy and bright weekend will be followed by a potent storm system that will bring heavy rain, potent wind gusts that could lead to power outages and rumbles of thunder. Saturday, April 11 will be mostly sunny and blustery. The high temperature will climb into the low 50s after morning wind-chill factors below the freezing mark. There will be enhanced potential for brush fires into the afternoon due to the low humidity and wind gusts as high as around 30 miles per hour. The overnight low temperature will be in the mid 30s with clear skies. Expect a good amount of sunshine to start the …

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by Joe Lombardi