[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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

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

**HENRI SLOWS DOWN OVER SOUTHWESTERN RHODE ISLAND**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Storm Surge Warning has been cancelled for Bronx, Northeast
      Suffolk, Northern Nassau, Northern Queens, Northwest Suffolk,
      Southeast Suffolk, Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex,
      Southern New Haven, Southern New London, and Southern
      Westchester

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 120 miles east-northeast of New York City NY or about 20
      miles north of Montauk Point NY
    - 41.4N 71.8W
    - Storm Intensity 50 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 325 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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At 2 PM, the center of Tropical Storm Henri was located 5 miles north
of Westerly Rhode Island, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, and
was moving toward the northwest at 9 mph. The storm continues to
weaken, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph.

The main threat from Henri is now heavy rain capable of producing
flash flooding. The wind threat, storm surge threat, and tornado
threats continue to rapidly diminish. The threat of very rough seas,
high surf, and and dangerous rip currents continues at the ocean
beaches.

Widespread rainfall of 3 to 6 inches is forecast in the path of Henri
with localized higher amounts possible. The highest amounts are
forecast to occur across the lower Hudson Valley western Connecticut,
northeast New Jersey, and possibly into New York City.

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.

* SURGE:
Only minor impacts at most are are anticipated at this time across
coastal Southeast New York, Northeast New Jersey, and Southern
Connecticut.

* 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.

* WIND:
Potential limited wind impacts continue, mainly across southern
Connecticut and along exposed coastal locations of Long Island. If
realized, these impacts include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
      uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
      shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly in heavily
      wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other
      elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

Elsewhere across Southeast New York, Northeast New Jersey, and
Southern Connecticut, little to no impact is anticipated.

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:
If your location is prone to flooding, be prepared for the possibility
of a quick and dramatic rise in water levels. If flash flood warnings
are issued for your area 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.

Listen for updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power.
Keep a battery powered radio and flashlight handy.

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

* 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.

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