BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. — All high-speed ferry service between Block Island and Point Judith has been cancelled Thursday, September 24, due to rough sea conditions.
The 8:30 a.m. traditional ferry from Point Judith and the 8:15 a.m. traditional ferry from Block Island have been canceled. The later traditional ferry trips remain uncertain. The company said it plans to provide another update by 9 a.m. Thursday.
The cancellations come as the National Weather Service monitors a strengthening ocean storm expected to bring increasingly dangerous marine conditions to Southern New England.
For Block Island Sound, the National Weather Service is forecasting northeast winds of 25 to 30 knots Thursday, with seas reaching 6 to 9 feet. Conditions are expected to become more severe Friday and Saturday, with wind gusts potentially reaching 50 mph and seas remaining elevated.
A Gale Warning remains in effect through Thursday night, while a Storm Watch is in effect from late Thursday night through Saturday evening for the waters around Block Island.
The Block Island Ferry said it is closely monitoring the National Weather Service marine forecast and expects the possibility of multiple days of service interruptions.
Passengers planning to travel between Block Island and Point Judith should check the ferry’s latest alerts before heading to the terminal.
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