TROPICAL Storm Henri made landfall at 12.15pm ET in Rhode Island on Sunday — after New York was hit with flash floods.
The storm's strong winds left tens of thousands of homes without power and flooding was seen along the coast, from New Jersey up to Massachusetts, AP News reports.
The afternoon arrival comes after the storm was downgraded from a hurricane, however, it still brought in wind gusts of up to 70 mph.
Prior to the storm's arrival, a state of emergency had been declared for parts of New York after Storm Henri was declared a hurricane.
The National Weather Service's Eastern Region took to Twitter at around 8am ET Sunday to say that "passing over the colder waters north of the Gulf Stream has caused Henri to weaken to a Tropical Storm with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph hour with higher gusts."
Additionally, President Joe Biden "approved the emergency declarations for Connecticut and New York" as the storm approached, according to reports.
Gov Andrew Cuomo declared state of emergency for Long Island, New York City, Westchester, Hudson Valley and the Capital District region — with the hurricane also destined to hit Massachusetts, and New England.
Pictures from New York showed flooding swamping parts of the city as record levels of rain swept in as the hurricane barrels across the Atlantic.
Read our Hurricane Henri live blog for the latest news and updates...
HEAVY RAINS IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY AND CONNECTICUT
TREES DOWN IN MONTAUK, LONG ISLAND
NURSING HOMES EVACUATED
Connecticut Gov Ned Lamont said some nursing homes had to be evacuated, WFSB reported.
Approximately 280 residents were evacuated.
The four evacuated nursing homes are: Apple of Saybrook, Apple of Mystic, Apple of Guilford, and Apple of West Haven.
STORM HENRI RAINFALL NUMBERS
CONTINUED STORM CONDITIONS
"Impacts will continue to spread inland as the center of #Henri moves onshore in southern New England," NWS tweeted. "Tropical storm conditions will continue in portions of the tropical storm warning area into tonight."
KEY MESSAGES FOR TROPICAL STORM HENRI
HENRI MAKES LANDFILL WITH 60MPH WINDS
Tropical Storm Henri made landfall with "maximum sustained winds of 60 MPH and central pressure of 989 mb," the National Hurrican Center reported.
RADAR DATA SHOWS WHEN HENRI MADE LANDFALL
STORM'S BIGGEST THREAT
A storm surge and inland flooding are the storm's biggest threat, experts have warned, AP News reports.
WHAT TIME DID HENRI OFFICIALLY MAKE LANDFALL?
Tropical Storm Henri officially made landfall at 12:15pm.
It touched down near Westerly, Rhode Island, with a wind speed of 60mph.
HENRI MAKES LANDFALL WITH 60MPH WINDS
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTERS ACTIVATED
Port Authority emergency operations centers have been activated at three airports due to "significant impacts" to flights, WABC-TV reports.
As many flights were canceled, NWS Eastern Region reported that Storm Henri's center was passing near Block Island, Rhode Island, at 11 am ET Sunday.
"Henri is moving to the north-northwest at 14 mph with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph with higher gusts. Point Judith, RI reported a gust to 69 mph," NWS Eastern Region's tweet read.
FLASH FLOOD WARNING IN CONNECTICUT
FLOODING IN NYC
According to the NWS, The Central Park ASOS "broke the daily maximum rainfall record for 8/21 with 4.45 inches of rain!"
The rain mostly fell within a two-hour period — with 1.84 inches falling from 11pm to midnight.
LIGHTNING STRIKES
Lightning was spotted above NYC on Saturday night after Barry Manilow stopped his performance due to the weather.
He was performing at the "We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert."
A lightning bolt is seen above the Manhattan skyline on August 21Credit: Rex
FOOTAGE OF 'CRAZY FLOODING'
EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS GET BIDEN'S APPROVAL
PREPARE FOR OUTAGES
The Weather Channel warned on Sunday morning that Henri was near.
"#Henri is just hours away from making landfall. It is moving closer to Eastern Long Island & Southern New England," The Weather Channel tweeted.
"Look for strong gusty winds, flooding rainfall and dangerous storm surge as Henri approaches and moves inland today. Prepare for power outages."
TROPICAL STORM HENRI
LANDFALL EXPECTED MORNING OR EARLY AFTERNOON
A storm tracker said: "Movement is now NNW at 16 MPH, landfall is expected this morning or early this afternoon. 70 MPH sustained winds and a pressure of 986 mb."
STORM MOVES EAST
On Sunday morning, the National Hurricane Center tweeted: "Tropical Storm #Henri Advisory 26A:
"Center of Henri Moving Closer Eastern Long Island and Southern New England.
"Dangerous Storm Surge, Strong Gusty Winds, and Flooding Rainfall Are Expected in Portions of the Northeastern United States."
NHC ISSUES THREAT WARNINGS
The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings about the possible threats that could occur.
As of August 21 at 11am EST, those threats include:
- Heavy rainfall may lead to considerable flash, urban, and small stream flooding, along with the potential widespread minor and isolated moderate river flooding
- Swells that could cause life-threatening surf and rip currents
- Possible tornadoes over southern New England after landfall
FLOODING IN BROOKLYN AS HENRI APPROACHES
NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR CONSULTS WITH BIDEN
CENTRAL PARK CONCERT CANCELED DUE TO HURRICANE HENRI
A concert celebrating the "return" of New York City from the Pandemic was forced to cancel mid swing as Hurricane Henri rolled in, CNN reports.
Three hours after it began, the NYPD issued an advisory warning attendees to clear the area.
"Due to approaching severe weather, all those attending the event are to calmly move to the nearest exits and proceed to areas outside of the park. This is NOT an emergency," it read.
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