Hurricane Henry looms in New York: floods and storm surges expected

Tropical storm Henry is heading towards New York and is predicted to gain the strength of a hurricane soon. In parts of the region, storm surge warnings have been issued, meaning there is the potential for life-threatening flooding due to rising water levels over the next 48 hours. What else to expect from this hurricane, the publication told NBC New York.

According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), a hurricane warning was issued in the three-state region (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) for the first time since Hurricane Irene hit those states in 2011. In addition, tropical storm warnings are in effect in some parts of the region. Additional alerts are expected to be issued on 20 August. For a complete list of weather warnings, see here to register:.

As of August 20, Henry was approximately 800 miles (1 km) southwest of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The wind speed here is about 290 miles (65 km) per hour, stronger gusts are possible. The storm is expected to rise to hurricane levels by the weekend.

Precipitation is expected from 5 to 20 cm

Henry can cause rainfall of 5 to 13 cm over southern New England Sunday through Monday. In some parts of the region, about 20 cm of rain is possible. Heavy rainfall can also lead to flash flooding in vulnerable areas.

On the subject: Can a Category XNUMX hurricane hit New York: how to prepare for a storm in the city

Based on the latest modeling data, Henry's center will run east of Montauk and then turn slightly northwest.

Tropical rainstorms and tropical storm winds are expected to have the greatest impact on eastern Long Island (as far as Cape Cod). The storm will also hit southern New England on Sunday, August 22nd. But streaks of heavy rain and gusty winds can spread further west. They will reach the Hudson Valley in New York and New Jersey.

Henry is expected to be a hurricane by Saturday, August 21st and trigger storm surges in parts of the tri-state territory.

High Surge Alerts: South Shore of Long Island (East Rockway Inlet to Montauk) and coastal areas from King's Point to Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts. Surge warning also applies to southern Westchester and Fairfield counties. Meanwhile, a hurricane warning is in effect on Long Island.

Life-threatening surf

In addition, Henry is hitting the Three State Coast hard this weekend due to storm surges, life-threatening currents, rough surf and large waves. This can cause beach erosion.

The storm is expected to hit land somewhere along the southern coast of New England in hurricane status. Although its exact direction may change.