CAPE COD – A powerful storm lashed the Cape with strong winds and causing power outages. Check this article for continuing coverage.
Broken Pole on Mashnee Rd. in Bourne.
Bourne Police/CWN
8:30 AM update: Peak wind gust of 63 MPH at Scusset Beach. About 1,000 Eversource customers are without power in Bourne due to trees down on wires. Another 300 customers are out in Mashpee.
9:00 AM update: About 600 utility customers without power in Truro and Provincetown. Driving conditions difficult. A Truro Police cruiser rolled on its side on Route 6. Luckily the officer escaped any serious injury. Also in Truro a pole fire was reported on Shore Road (Route 6A), and two utility poles were reported down on Great Hollow Road.
11:30 AM update: Eversource working on outages as weather permits. Radar showing strong returns just south of the islands:
Tree down across road in Bourne via Bourne Police.
Coastal flooding in Falmouth via Falmouth Police
1:00 PM update: The squall line we referred to in our last update is clearing the area but has left its mark. Wianno Road in Osterville is blocked. Reports say wires came down on several vehicles and several utility poles were damaged or broken in the area. No injuries reported. A house fire was reported in the far east end of Provincetown. Several reports of vehicles stuck in floodwaters. Remember, “turn around, don’t drown!”. Power outages have also ticked up: Dennis 6115, Mashpee 1297, Barnstable 1212, Brewster 1172, Bourne 660, Wellfleet 258.
Always assume wires are live, via Falmouth Police/CWN
West Bay Rd. in Osterville via Cape Cod Incidents/CWN
2:00 PM update: Bourne officials reporting several homes with flooding in the Wings Neck area reportedly from an apparent storm surge. Firefighters were assessing for electrical hazards in the area. All residents are reported OK. Several reports coming in of trees down on roadways. Travel is not recommended except for emergencies. Power update (customers): Barnstable 5596, Dennis 1941, Mashpee 1683, Sandwich 1021, Bourne 685, Provincetown 519, Truro 505, Brewster 398, Wellfleet 260.
Barnstable fire scene
John P. Carroll/CWN
2:30 PM update: At about 1:PM Monday afternoon Barnstable Fire responded to 3610 Main Street (Route 6A) for wires down and smoke in the residence. Yarmouth and West Barnstable FDs also responded. Hose lines were stretched and a search of the residence was conducted but no active fire was found. Eversource arrived on the scene and secured the power. Rt 6A was closed in both directions until the scene was cleared. Investigation appeared to point to a downed power line possibly coming into contact with a dryer vent.
Brewster Police/CWN
4:00 PM update: Weather may have been a factor in this car vs pole crash on Route 6A in Brewster near Drummer Boy Park. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Brewster Police are investigating. A downed power line may have caused a fire on the deck of a home on Wings Neck Road. Burning primary power lines on a pole near the Provincetown/Truro line prompted the closure of Shore Road (Route 6A) from Snail Road to Stotts Crossing in Truro. Power outage update (customers): Barnstable 5642, Sandwich 977, Provincetown 933, Dennis 591, Brewster 544, Mashpee 538, Truro 508.
Falmouth Police/CWN
5:00 PM update: Falmouth Police report that Officers have just shut down Thomas B Landers Rd near the RT 28 ramps for a snapped utility pole that is swaying in the wind. Eversource is responding. Police are still getting reports of coastal flooding and vehicles are still getting stuck in water. They are advising all motorists to stay off the roadways until the weather emergency ends so that police and emergency crews can work to clear hazards.
Many reports of coastal flooding closing roads along the south side of the Cape from Chatham to Falmouth. Power crews working to restore service (customers): Barnstable 4985, Provincetown 933, Brewster 640, Bourne 587, Mashpee 520, Truro 510, Dennis 499, Yarmouth 383.
Near Craigville Beach
Barnstable Police/CWN
6:00 PM update: With darkness it is even more dangerous on the roads. Barnstable Police report that the town is experiencing coastal flooding due to high winds, a storm surge, and high tide, particularly on the south side of town from Cotuit to Centerville. Several vehicles are stuck in the flooded roadway. South Main St., and Craigville Beach Road in Centerville are completely impassible. Please avoid the area. If you are looking for assistance and live nearby, please call the non-emergency line at 508-775-0387.
8:00 PM update: Power restoration efforts will continue through the night (customers): Barnstable 2837, Yarmouth 1018, Brewster 529, Bourne 527, Provincetown 274.
Falmouth Police/CWN
10:00 PM update: Falmouth Police report that Carriage Shop Road just north of the intersection with Fresh Pond Road is completely closed due to a snapped utility pole. This was the result of a rollover crash that occurred at 5:23 PM. Eversource has assessed the damage, however does not expect to be able to repair the pole until tomorrow, Tuesday due to high repair volume. The road is barricaded and will remain closed until then. Thomas B. Landers Road is still closed, however, Eversource on scene now (9:34 PM) repairing the pole.
12:00 AM update: Power outages (customers): Barnstable 2552, Bourne 526, Brewster 509, Provincetown 277, Yarmouth 270,
