Waves crashing over the jetties in Narragansett are bringing surfers and a lot of sightseers to the ocean’s edge, but officials are warning that storm surge could get dangerous and people should remain a safe distance from the shore.
“This is fabulous,” said Butch Amaral from Taunton, who was watching the big waves from Point Judith Lighthouse. His scuba plans on a charter boat had been cancelled because of the rough surf.
Steve Depozzo from West Greenwich brought his binoculars to watch the sea churning.
“It’s the power of nature,” he said. “Came down to watch the waves, watch the surfers, have some clam cakes and chowder.” Narragansett Fire Chief and EMA Director Scott Partington is warning those very bystanders to stay a far distance from the shoreline as Jose creeps closer.