Tropical Storm Warnings issued for Cape Cod

As Tropical Storm Beryl continues on her north to northeastward track, her tropical storm force winds move closer to the New England States.

A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for the Massachusetts Coast from Plymouth to Woods Hole including Cape Cod, Nantucket Island, and Martha's Vineyard. A tropical storm warning means that winds in excess of 40 MPH along with high seas and heavy rains are expected within 24 hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the coasts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Long Island from Woods Hole, MA to Port Jefferson, NY including New Haven, CT and the eastern half of Long Island, NY.

As of the 2:00 PM EDT advisory, Beryl contains winds to 60 MPH with a minimum central pressure of 1,002 MB. Storm surges of one to three feet are expected in southern Massachusetts.

Latest forecast maps show that the swath of 40 to 55 MPH winds will effect areas along the coast of southeastern Massachusetts with winds frm 55 to 60 MPH possibly effecting Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Islands off the coast of Massachusetts.

Informational Links:

• Special Tropical Storm Beryl Page
• Map of Tropical Storm Beryl
• National Hurricane Center
• NOAA - Boston, MA
• NOAA- New York City, NY