Dukes County Winter Weather Advisory: Arctic Blast

A dangerous arctic blast is due this weekend. Northwest wind gusts of 40-45 MPH are expected Friday into Saturday. The combination of below zero air temperatures and blustery conditions will lead to “feels-like” temps near -20° for many areas by Saturday morning. Dukes County Emergency Management Association is closely monitoring the impending weather and is coordinating with our community partners and local/state officials.

LOCAL RESOURCES:

• Warming Day Shelters – Visit your local library/community center
  • Aquinnah Public Library – Fri. Closed | Sat. 11-4PM | Sun. Closed
  • Edgartown Public Library – Fri. 11-5PM | Sat. 11-5PM | Sun. Closed
  • Oak Bluffs Public Library – Fri. 10-5PM | Sat. 10-4PM | Sun. Closed
  • Vineyard Haven Public Library – Fri. 1-5PM | Sat. 10-5PM | Sun. 1-5PM
  • West Tisbury Free Public Library – Fri. 10-5PM | Sat. 9-5PM | Sun. 12-4PM
• Warming Overnight Shelter – Harbor Homes of Martha’s Vineyard located at Martha’s Vineyard Community Services (First Building) will offer extended hours this weekend during the extreme cold weather. They will be serving hot meals, hot beverages, and snacks. Anyone wishing to stay overnight in the shelter MUST enter and register as a guest between 6PM-7 PM. Any guests who enter on Friday evening are welcome to stay through until Sunday morning at 8AM. They will be open on Saturday from 8AM-5PM for drop ins. They will reopen as usual on Sunday from 6PM-8AM.
• Large Animal Shelter – Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society’s Animal Barn is available for animals and livestock. Call 508-693-9549 for more information.
• Free Winter Clothes Drive – Available at the Oak Bluffs Public Library during business hours
• Free Community Fridge/Pantry – Available at the West Tisbury Free Public Library during business hours