A powerful northeaster swept across the Island overnight and into Wednesday, knocking out power with hurricane force-winds and pelting rain.

Large swells roll under the fish pier in Oak Bluffs. – Tim Johnson
Many trees and limbs came down during high winds. – Mark Alan Lovewell
Peter Wells reported wind gusts of 94 miles per hour at the Chappaquiddick ferry just after 4: 30 a.m. – Ray Ewing
Sailboats are tossed in Vineyard Haven harbor. – Tim Johnson
Wind damage outside at the West Tisbury Congregational Church. – Mark Alan Lovewell
Tent at the Edgartown School was casualty of northeaster. – Ray Ewing
Inkwell Beach waves are more suitable for surfing. – Tim Johnson
Boats freed of their moorings ran aground in Vineyard Haven. – Mark Alan Lovewell
High tides rose up to Dock street in Edgartown harbor. – Ray Ewing
Protective netting on scaffolding at Whaling Church blows free. – Tim Johnson
Steamship Authority announced that all ferry service was suspended for day. – Mark Alan Lovewell
Cleanup crews were busy throughout Wednesday. – Ray Ewing
High winds hindered travel from Vineyard Haven to Oak Bluffs. – Tim Johnson
Crashing over the breakwater. – Mark Alan Lovewell
– Ray Ewing

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