Storm Knocks Power Out To 2,600 In Westport

by Matt Zalaznick News 01/31/13 Comment

About 20 percent of Westport lost power in the overnight storm. Photo Credit: Connecticut Light & Power

WESTPORT, Conn. — The overnight storm left 2,661 power customers in Westport in the dark as of 6 a.m., Thursday, Connecticut Light & Power said.

That's 21 percent of the town.

Gusty winds could continue through Thursday, with a potential for gusts over 50 mph. A wind advisory remains in effect, the National Weather Service says.

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