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Tropical Storm Henri Local Statement Advisory Number 27
National Weather Service New York NY  AL082021
1222 PM EDT Sun Aug 22 2021

This product covers Southeast New York, Northeast New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut

**CENTER OF HENRI PASSING BETWEEN MONTAUK POINT AND BLOCK ISLAND AS THE
STORM MOVES ACROSS LONG ISLAND AND SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Bronx,
      Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Union, Hudson, Kings
      (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern Queens, Richmond
      (Staten Island), and Southern Queens
    - The Storm Surge Watch has been cancelled for Southern Nassau
      and Southwest Suffolk

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Bronx and Northern Queens
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect
      for Northeast Suffolk, Northern Nassau, Northwest Suffolk,
      Southeast Suffolk, Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex,
      Southern New Haven, Southern New London, and Southern
      Westchester
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Northern Fairfield,
      Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven, Northern New London,
      Northern Westchester, Southern Nassau, and Southwest Suffolk

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 130 miles east of New York City NY or about 10 miles east
      of Montauk Point NY
    - 41.1N 71.6W
    - Storm Intensity 60 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 335 degrees at 12 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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The center of Tropical Storm Henri was located 10 miles east of Montauk
Point, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph, and was moving north-
northwest at 12 mph. On this track the center of Henri will likely
make landfall close to the Connecticut Rhode Island border early this
afternoon, and then track farther north into southern New England
through Monday while weakening.

The main threats from Henri continue to be heavy rain capable of
producing flash flooding and river flooding, tropical storm force winds,
and potentially life-threatening storm surge. There will also be
associated marine and coastal hazards including very rough seas,
high surf, dangerous rip currents, and beach erosion.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from flooding rain are still unfolding across
Southeast New York, Northeast New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.
Remain well guarded against life-threatening flood waters having
additional extensive impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Major rainfall flooding may prompt evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and streams may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple
      places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become
      dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become
      stressed.
    - In hilly terrain, destructive runoff may run quickly downhill
      and increase susceptibility to rockslides.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.
      Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding, mainly
across the forks of Long Island and across southeast Connecticut.
Remain well sheltered from strong winds having additional significant
impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within
      heavily wooded places.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
the shorelines of Long Island Sound, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and
Moriches and Shinnecock Bays. Remain well away from life-threatening
surge having possible significant impacts. If realized, these impacts
include:
    - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by
      waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near shore escape routes and secondary roads become
      weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low
      spots. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Very
      dangerous surf and rip currents.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
      Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in
      unprotected anchorages.

Potential impacts from the main surge event are also now unfolding
across the Great South Bay, Jamaica Bay, and New York Harbor.
Remain well away from locally hazardous surge having possible
limited impacts.

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
High surf, dangerous rip currents, beach flooding, dune erosion, and
localized overwashes are all possible at the ocean beaches, especially
across eastern Suffolk County.

* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from an isolated tornado or two are still unfolding
across southeast Connecticut in heavy rain bands. If realized,
impacts include:
    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
      toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
      large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow rooted trees
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
      pulled from moorings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Assess the risk from wind, falling trees, and flooding at your
location. If you decide to move, relocate to a safer location nearby.
If you do not relocate, help keep roadways open.

If evacuating, leave with a destination in mind and allow extra time to
get there. Take your emergency supplies kit. Gas up your vehicle ahead
of time. Let others know where you are going prior to departure.
Secure loose items and pets in the car. Avoid distracted driving and
follow designated evacuation routes. Seek traffic information on roadway
signs, on the radio, and from official sources.

Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all clear
to return.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a
battery powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.

During the peak of the storm be ready to move quickly. Keep your
shoes on and rain gear handy. Boots and athletic shoes offer the best
foot protection if you become unexpectedly exposed to the weather.

Keep your cell phone charged and in power saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
checkins.

If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch
or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic
rise in water levels.

If a tornado warning is issued for your area, quickly move to the
safest place within your shelter. Protect your head and body.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see http://ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see
http://getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see
http://redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in New York NY around 5 PM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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