Tropical Storm Hermine Knocks Out Power to Hundreds in Cape Cod Region

FALMOUTH, MA — Tropical Storm Hermine on Monday knocked out power to hundreds on Cape Cod, closed beaches, and canceled ferry service. The storm drenched the Cape and whipped up 50 mph winds, tearing trees into power lines across the state on the Labor Day holiday.

New Bedford and Sandwich saw the most power outages Monday; each town had about 500 outages around 6:30 p.m., according to Eversource. Power was restored to most of New Bedford by 7 p.m.; Sandwich still had 471 outages at that time.

Nantucket beaches were closed Monday and the Steamship Authority canceled ferry service. Dangerous rip currents will remain a threat up and down the Massachusetts coast through next week, according to the National Weather Service.

More outages were possible later Monday night, as 30-40 mph winds were expected. A tropical storm warning is in effect through Tuesday morning.

Eversource outage map

Cape Cod's 3-Day Weather Forecast

Light rain, with temperatures rising to 80°F on Thursday.

Tuesday September 6

Light rain until afternoon. High 73, low 65.
Chance of precipitation: 60%. Wind 13 mph from the ENE

Wednesday September 7

Foggy starting in the evening. High 77, low 68.
Chance of precipitation: 10%. Wind 8 mph from the E

Thursday September 8

Drizzle overnight. High 80, low 68.
Chance of precipitation: 21%. Wind 4 mph from the S

Data provided by forecast.io.

Photo: Eversource