CAPE COD – In addition to the latest COVID-19 information, Cape Wide News is monitoring a powerful coastal storm that is affecting the area. The Chatham Harbormaster posted video of coastal flooding in their town:
Another hour and a half till high tide. pic.twitter.com/TarI8MGwhv
— Chatham Harbormaster (@HMCHATHAM) April 3, 2020
The National Weather Service posted this video of flooding on Nantucket:
Coastal flooding on Nantucket #mawx https://t.co/2WZJFS4H3D
— NWS Boston/Norton Skywarn (@WX1BOX) April 3, 2020
On Martha’s Vineyard, much the same story. Edgartown Police posting an advisory that Beach Rd is closed, Lagoon Pond Rd, and 5 Corners were heavily flooded. Seek alternative routes. Main St to Norton for Stop & Shop, Union St to leave. Be safe! Don’t attempt to drive through large puddles as your car may stall and then tow truck and police will have to get you out.
Photo by Edgartown Police/CWN
In Provincetown, there was no noted coastal flooding but the recently installed wave attenuator at Macmillan Wharf was doing its job:
Photo by Tim Caldwell/CWN (click to enlarge)
Peak wind gust of 62 MPH in Woods Hole. Rain fall ranged from an inch to 1 1/2 inches across the Cape.
A tree reportedly came down on a house in Eastham.
Storm center now passing southeast of Nantucket and turning south. Usually they travel in the opposite direction, but not this time. Bands of rain and drizzle will affect Southern New England through early afternoon. Strong NE winds gusting 35 to 45 mph along the eastern coast. pic.twitter.com/o3l4CYr2ay
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) April 3, 2020
Stay with Cape Wide News for continuing storm coverage.
