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High Seas Cancel Ferries To Block Island

While two morning trips continued as scheduled, all other trips were canceled due to high seas.

High seas forced the cancellation of Block Island Ferry trips.
High seas forced the cancellation of Block Island Ferry trips. (Rachel Nunes/Patch )

NARRAGANSETT, RI — A rare October nor'easter taking aim at southern New England, kicking up high seas, heavy winds and bringing the potential for localized flooding. On Tuesday, all afternoon and evening trips on the Block Island ferry were canceled due to the dangerous conditions.

The 9 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. trips were the only ones unaffected on Tuesday. All other trips were canceled.

The Block Island Ferry did not say if trips would run as scheduled on Wednesday. See the latest updates on the company's travel alerts page.

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