Vineyard Prepares for Tropical Storm Hermine
Sun, blue skies, and an empty harbor Sunday morning in Oak Bluffs.
Sun, blue skies, and an empty harbor Sunday morning in Oak Bluffs.
Waves crash next to the Oak Bluffs steamship pier; ferry trips to and from Oak Bluffs were diverted to Vineyard Haven Sunday.
Waves crash next to the Oak Bluffs steamship pier; ferry trips to and from Oak Bluffs were diverted to Vineyard Haven Sunday.
East Chop Light.
East Chop Light.
Oak Bluffs harbor master Todd Alexander said boats were rescheduling their visits to the harbor.
Oak Bluffs harbor master Todd Alexander said boats were rescheduling their visits to the harbor.
Single boat on a choppy sea off East Chop.
Single boat on a choppy sea off East Chop.
Vineyard Haven terminal was bustling Sunday with departures.
Vineyard Haven terminal was bustling Sunday with departures.
Menemsha Harbor was empty Sunday.
Menemsha Harbor was empty Sunday.
Brock Callen and his kite board take advantage of the wind.
Brock Callen and his kite board take advantage of the wind.
Interim harbor master John Crocker prepares Vineyard Haven harbor for storm Sunday.
Interim harbor master John Crocker prepares Vineyard Haven harbor for storm Sunday.
Normally busy Labor Day weekend a little quieter than normal in Menemsha.
Normally busy Labor Day weekend a little quieter than normal in Menemsha.
Kite boarders at Sengkontacket.
Kite boarders at Sengkontacket.
Fishing goes on at Memorial Wharf.
Fishing goes on at Memorial Wharf.
Surfers check out the waves at Philbin Beach.
Surfers check out the waves at Philbin Beach.
Vineyard Haven harbor.
Vineyard Haven harbor.
Double lines secure fishing boats in Menemsha.
Double lines secure fishing boats in Menemsha.
Dinghies brought to shore at Vineyard Haven Harbor.
Dinghies brought to shore at Vineyard Haven Harbor.
Swimmers warned about rip currents on southern beaches.
Swimmers warned about rip currents on southern beaches.
Edgartown harbor, quieter than normal for a holiday weekend.
Edgartown harbor, quieter than normal for a holiday weekend.
Waves pick up on South Beach Sunday evening.
Waves pick up on South Beach Sunday evening.
With exception of fishing boats firmly secured, Menemsha Harbor was as empty as a winter day, assistant harbor master Glenn DiBlase said.
With exception of fishing boats firmly secured, Menemsha Harbor was as empty as a winter day, assistant harbor master Glenn DiBlase said.
Labor Day weekend ended early for some on the Vineyard as tropical storm Hermine headed northward towards the Island. Boats were pulled from harbors and visitors departed early Sunday in advance of the storm, which forecasts said would bring high winds to the Island Sunday night and into the early part of the week.