Storm Coverage

The waves in the jet streams that once pushed storms over multiple regions, evenly spreading rainfall, now stay stationary over one spot, which can maximize the damage across a smaller region. More heavy rains – another consequence of global warming – and less movement of storms are more likely to continue into the future.

The greatest impacts of this storm will take place between 6 a.m. Tuesday morning through Tuesday night, with high wind warnings in effect in Dukes, Barnstable and Nantucket counties. “Drier weather returns Thursday into early Friday,” according to the National Weather Service.

Intense waves caused a five- to six-foot drop-off from the walking path on the dunes to the beach below. Officials worry that if someone got down onto the beach, they’d have no easy way to get back out.

Thousands of line workers have come from around the Northeast and Canada to help restore power after Wednesday’s nor’easter. Hotels have filled up, and Joint Base Cape Cod has opened its doors to help feed and house workers, said Eversource CEO Joe Nolan.

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