A woman watches the waves crash against the shore as Tropical Storm Henri approaches in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, on August 22, 2021.REUTERS/Brian Snyder
The tropical storm brought heavy rain and strong wind gusts, with experts warning of storm surges and the potential for flooding.
So far, Henri is packing maximum sustained winds of 60 miles per hour, according to an update from the National Hurricane Center.
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Early estimates predict at least $1 billion in damages as the storm pushes from New York to Maine.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has declared a state of emergency ahead of Henri's landfall.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued hurricane and storm surge watches for the coastal areas between New Haven, Connecticut, and Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts. The watches are also in effect for portions of Long Island's north and south shores, along with Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, and Block Island.
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