Hurricanes and Storms
Hurricanes and Storms
August 5, 2020
Tropical Storm Causes Severe Erosion, Temporarily Closing Chappy Beaches
Norton Point and Wasque Reservation beaches have been temporarily closed after tropical storm Isaias swept past the Vineyard Tuesday.
September 6, 2019
Hurricane Dorian Passes Offshore, Bringing Rain, Wind
Martha’s Vineyard was lashed with wind and rain overnight from Hurricane Dorian. The storm passed offshore early Saturday. Ferries were running again at mid-day.
October 29, 2018
Water Spout Spotted Off West Chop
The National Weather Service confirmed that a water spout spotted in Vineyard Sound Monday morning came ashore in Woods Hole as a weak tornado.
August 23, 2018
Island Emergency Managers Hone Readiness
It's peak hurricane season, and Island emergency managers are practicing tabletop drills and making sure they are stocked up for shelters — just in case.
March 22, 2018
March Keeps Roaring, But Emergency Crews Are Lions Too
After a month of storms, Islanders are reflecting on how they fared and looking ahead to how they can be better prepared for when the next one comes.
March 20, 2018
Winter Storm Cancels Ferries, But Lacks Punch
An early spring northeaster brought wet snow and cancelled ferries but had little other impact on the weather-beaten Vineyard.
March 13, 2018
March Blizzard Sweeps in With Snow, Power Outages
Blizzard conditions were widespread Tuesday with lingering wind and snow. Overnight shelters opened and Island public schools were closed Wednesday.
March 5, 2018
Storm Causes Widespread Property Damage on Island
A powerful winter northeaster that pounded the Island late last week with hurricane-force winds, astronomical high tides and heavy rains left town and beach managers scrambling to assess damage and begin repairs.
September 18, 2017
Slow-Moving Tropical Storm Brings Rain, Wind, Heavy Surf
Rain and wind lashed the Vineyard for a second straight day Thursday as tropical storm Jose churned seas. Ferries are cancelled.
September 2, 2016
Hermine Eases After Delivering Tropical Blast on Labor Day
The slow-moving post-tropical storm was well south of Nantucket Tuesday after lashing the Vineyard with wind and rain on Labor Day. Ferries are operating again, but rough surf is expected through mid-week.
