Tropical Storm Henri makes landfall

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News ID: 52884
Publish Date: 22:50 - 22 August 2021
Sunday, 22 August 2021 (YJC)_ Tropical Storm Henri has made landfall along the coast of Rhode Island near Westerly.

Tropical Storm Henri makes landfallTropical Storm Henri has made landfall along the coast of Rhode Island near Westerly, according to the National Hurricane Center. 

The storm had winds of 60 mph, with higher gusts.

Weakening is expected today as the storm pushes further inland, but tropical storm-force winds will continue to cause power outages through much of southern New England this afternoon and tonight.

Heavy rain will continue to produce the potential for flooding from New Jersey to New England through Tuesday.

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