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By Anna Skinner
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A video shared on social media shows the popular Block Island Ferry bobbing up and down as it battles vicious waves from Hurricane Erin on Wednesday night.
Newsweek reached out to Block Island Ferry by email for comment.
Why It Matters
As of Thursday morning, Hurricane Erin was a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained wind speeds of 100 mph. After skirting the East Coast, the storm is beginning to turn further out into the Atlantic Ocean.
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However, it still generated impressive and dangerous waves along the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday night, and a Rhode Island ferry was caught in the tumultuous seas.
What to Know
The Block Island Ferry had a rough go of it as it battled unsettled seas when coming into Block Island on Wednesday evening.
"From@NBC10 viewer Judy on Block Island," NBC 10 chief meteorologist Mark Searles posted on X, formerly Twitter, with the video. "This is the Wednesday evening ferry coming into the Island. Doesn't look fun!"
On Thursday, Block Island Ferry issued a service alert that said all traditional and high-speed ferry services were canceled due to "adverse sea conditions."
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The ferry has several Wednesday evening trips, including one that leaves Point Judith, Rhode Island, at 4:45 p.m., 6 p.m, and 7 p.m. The ferry "offers year-round and seasonal ferry services from Narragansett or Newport, RI" to Block Island, which is around 9 miles south of Rhode Island's mainland and known for its summer destination activities.
The ferry typically offers several voyages per day, with average round-trip tickets for adults costing around $20.
Numerous ocean-related weather warnings were in place for Rhode Island's coast on Thursday, including a gale warning, a high surf advisory, and a small craft advisory. National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists warned of dangerous seas in the alerts.
"Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions," the small craft advisory for Narragansett Bay said.
What People Are Saying
One social media user posted on X in response to the video: "I've been on that ferry many times. Oh my that looks a little … stomach turning."
Another said: "I enjoy rough seas. Looks like fun to me."
Another said, including vomit emojis: "I would be green"
An NWS gale warning for Block Island cautioned: "Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility."
What Happens Next
The Block Island Ferry won't be operating on Thursday due to hazardous seas. Some of its ferry trips also have been canceled for Friday.
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