50 mph winds: Massachusetts nor’easter halts ferry, air travel for days
Gusty winds from a nor'easter this week have caused the Steamship Authority , MBTA and airports to cancel ferries and flights for days.
Starting Sunday night, some cities and towns in Massachusetts faced winds that were more than 50 mph during a nor'easter that lingered Monday and Tuesday. This included Wellfleet, Martha's Vineyard and Revere Beach.
Wind speeds of 40 to 57 mph are considered a high threat to life and property.
Winds continued Tuesday, causing the cancellations to continue. This included ferries and more than 60 flights out of Boston Logan International Airport . More than 600 flights were delayed.
At 5 p.m. Tuesday, all flights in Boston were grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration until 6:16 p.m. due to low ceilings, which means clouds are low to the ground.
MBTA announced on X Monday that all Winthrop/Quincy ferry service was canceled through Tuesday.
"Passengers may also encounter rough seas and cancellations Wednesday through Friday," MBTA wrote on X Tuesday morning.
Thursday may also bring more rain showers to Cape Cod and the Islands, as high winds overtake the state. Coastal wave heights could range between 4 and 10 feet as winds reach 25 mph, and areas like the Berkshires could see 40 mph gusts, forecasters said.
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