NANTUCKET, Mass. (WHDH) — With Hurricane Jose on the way, the last ferries have already taken passengers on and off Nantucket Harbor. The island is expected to take the brunt of Hurricane Jose.
The Nantucket Harbor master closed the town pier and boat moorings until further notice. While people are relieved the worst of Jose will pass miles off-shore, a strong storm surge and heavy rain are still expected.
Officials said they are preparing waterfront buildings for high tides and high winds. Boaters have been asked to remove their boats from the water. While some have left the island, others have been coming back to check on their homes. One ferry that was supposed to depart from Nantucket to Hyannis Tuesday evening was canceled due to “weather conditions.”
Sand bags have been prepared and crews cleared the downtown area of any items that could become airborne. Barricades are in place, set up by the Nantucket Department of Public Works, for roads and intersections that could flood. Extra National Grid crews have also been brought to the island in anticipation of power outages.
In the meantime, surfers spent Tuesday enjoying the large waves at Madaket Beach churned up by Jose. Crowds of locals also gathered at the beach to watch the waves coming in.
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