Hurricanes and Storms
Hurricanes and Storms
January 5, 2021
Storm Tides Public Meeting Planned
Islanders can share local knowledge and learn more about the Storm Tide Pathways mapping project in a Zoom meeting Jan. 12.
November 19, 2020
Storms and Rising Seas: Edgartown's Risk Discussed
At a public meeting online Thursday afternoon, engineering consultants will present the findings from their study of Edgartown's vulnerability to sea level rise and storm surge.
October 3, 2020
Tisbury Eyes Future of Harbor Shoreline
A Zoom meeting Thursday looks at what it will take to make the shoreline of Vineyard Haven Harbor resilient over the next 50 years.
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.
