Incident Updates provide timely information about weather events, public safety concerns, and other incidents that may affect Barnstable County. Updates may include advisories, preparedness information, safety messages, road impacts, shelter information, and other important notices as conditions change.
Heavy rainfall continues to impact the region, with the potential for localized flooding. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and take precautions, particularly when traveling. Key Updates Current Flooding: A […]
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July 16, 2026: Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulates (Wildfire Smoke) The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has issued an Air Quality Alert for Barnstable County and much of […]
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The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has issued an Air Quality Alert for Barnstable County and much of Massachusetts due to elevated levels of fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) from […]
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The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for much of southern New England from 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, through 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. Cape Cod and […]
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Barnstable County Emergency Management continues to monitor hot and humid weather expected across Cape Cod through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), […]
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Several Cape Cod communities have opened cooling centers to provide residents and visitors with a safe, air-conditioned place to escape this week’s hot and humid weather. Barnstable County Emergency Management […]
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Overview Residents across southern New England should prepare for periods of heavy rain and potentially damaging winds Monday into early Tuesday as a strong weather system moves through the region. […]
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As of 7:45 AM, there are scattered power outages are being reported across Cape Cod as heavy, wet snow and strong winds continue to impact the region. Utility crews are […]
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Current Headlines for Cape Cod and the Islands The National Weather Service expects a high-impact winter storm to affect Cape Cod and the Islands Sunday evening through Monday. ➡️ Winter […]
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Storm Update – 3:30 PM | Feb. 21 The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard as confidence increases in a high-impact winter […]
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BCREPC Weather Update – February 20, 2026 | 3:30 PM Barnstable County regional emergency officials are monitoring a coastal storm that may significantly impact Cape Cod and the Islands beginning […]
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As of Friday, February 20 at 10:30 AM, Barnstable County is monitoring a period of wintry weather expected later today into Saturday. The National Weather Service is forecasting a mix […]
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