Cape Cod and the Massachusetts islands are the next bullseye for intense impacts from the major nor'easter charging up the East Coast today.
The winter storm unleashed record snow over the Carolinas and Virginia, but will continue to strengthen throughout the day Saturday.
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The storm is powering up the coast, mostly projected to stay offshore until it reaches Massachusetts and southern New England.
Snow, accompanied by strong winds, high ocean swells and coastal flooding will all be possible along New England's coastal communities.
Coastal flood alerts stretch the entire coast of Massachusetts on Sunday and Monday.
Ferry services to Hyannis and Nantucket via Hy-Line Cruises was suspended beginning Saturday morning and continuing through the remainder of the day.
Additionally, the Steamship Authority announced it would add extra service late Saturday night ahead of the storm's impacts on Sunday and Monday.
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Communities on Cape Cod in Barnstable County warned residents of the upcoming risks with the nor'easter, reminding them to prepare their homes, pets and pipes for the incoming weather.
In Nantucket, the town enacted a parking ban beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday night to allow ample space to remove snow and respond to emergencies during the storm.
Nantucket Fire Chief Cranson said the ban would remain in effect until further notice.
In addition to the storm's impacts, extreme cold remains settled over the region.
Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for the Cape Cod area, including Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket from Saturday night to Sunday evening.
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