Northeaster Lashes Vineyard With Hurricane-Force Winds
Large swells roll under the fish pier in Oak Bluffs.
Large swells roll under the fish pier in Oak Bluffs.
Many trees and limbs came down during high winds.
Many trees and limbs came down during high winds.
Peter Wells reported wind gusts of 94 miles per hour at the Chappaquiddick ferry just after 4: 30 a.m.
Peter Wells reported wind gusts of 94 miles per hour at the Chappaquiddick ferry just after 4: 30 a.m.
Sailboats are tossed in Vineyard Haven harbor.
Sailboats are tossed in Vineyard Haven harbor.
Wind damage outside at the West Tisbury Congregational Church.
Wind damage outside at the West Tisbury Congregational Church.
Tent at the Edgartown School was casualty of northeaster.
Tent at the Edgartown School was casualty of northeaster.
Inkwell Beach waves are more suitable for surfing.
Inkwell Beach waves are more suitable for surfing.
Boats freed of their moorings ran aground in Vineyard Haven.
Boats freed of their moorings ran aground in Vineyard Haven.
High tides rose up to Dock street in Edgartown harbor.
High tides rose up to Dock street in Edgartown harbor.
Protective netting on scaffolding at Whaling Church blows free.
Protective netting on scaffolding at Whaling Church blows free.
Steamship Authority announced that all ferry service was suspended for day.
Steamship Authority announced that all ferry service was suspended for day.
Cleanup crews were busy throughout Wednesday.
Cleanup crews were busy throughout Wednesday.
High winds hindered travel from Vineyard Haven to Oak Bluffs.
High winds hindered travel from Vineyard Haven to Oak Bluffs.
Crashing over the breakwater.
Crashing over the breakwater.
A powerful northeaster swept across the Island overnight and into Wednesday, knocking out power with hurricane force-winds and pelting rain.