“New Yorkers, please take this storm seriously. I know it’s early. Think of Storm Sandy,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a briefing Saturday afternoon where he declared a state of emergency. for large parts of New York State. “It’s as serious as a heart attack,” he said. “People in the state have had less notice to completely update what could happen here.”
“I understand the instinct of‘ we will take refuge in your place … ’but that decision to make it out could be dangerous, the governor said.
At 11 a.m. Saturday, the storm was updated to hurricane state, with sustained maximum winds of 75 mph, but gusts, when the storm hits the area, could reach 100 mph.
Henry’s effects will be felt as early as Saturday night, with a worsening of Sunday’s conditions that will culminate in the landslide east of Long Island on Sunday afternoon. Henri will then head to Connecticut and march north closer to the New York border, leaving a path of destruction that could include instant flooding and damage to homes and utility lines that could wipe out power for days.
Warnings about hurricanes and tropical storms remain in effect, as heavy rain can drop from 2 to 7 inches of precipitation, although there will be more points. A 2 to 5-foot coastline increase is expected, with major life-threatening waves east of Long Island and the Connecticut coastline.
In upstate New York, flood-prone streams and other bodies of water could also overflow, putting lives and property at risk. Sustained power outages and major property damage are also expected, and officials urged residents to prepare for the storm while they can, before conditions deteriorate as of Saturday night.
Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for Long Island, New York City, Westchester County, Hudson Valley and the capital district. These areas of New York State face significant flood risks, similar to the damage the region saw after Hurricanes Irene in 2011 and Sandy in 2012.
The governor also asked 500 members of the National Guard to attend before Henry’s arrival.
“Conditions will deteriorate rapidly later tonight and become dangerous tomorrow. Henri will cause life-threatening storm surges, wind damage and flooding rain. Be prepared for the possibility of prolonged power outages. Take this storm seriously. Make sure “Loose items around your property. If you’re near the coast, you have a plan to look for higher ground,” advises ABC7 chief meteorologist Lee Goldberg.
This will probably be the first hurricane to make landfall on Long Island since Gloria in 1985. Unlike Gloria, this storm will slow down and move inland from Connecticut, the Mid-Hudson Valley and central New England. causing widespread damage.
Detailed forecast
The latest warnings, clocks and warnings from the National Meteorological Service
Wind threat
This is how the National Meteorological Service breaks it down:
CONNECTED ON THE EAST COAST OF LI AND SE: Winds could be 75 mph with gusts of 90 to 100 mph, with the worst Sunday morning afternoon. Fierce winds could cause significant damage and uprooting of trees, power lines and poles. Damage to roofs and siding could occur, as well as significant damage to mobile homes.
NASSAU COUNTY, SOUTHWEST CONNECTION, SOUTH WESTCHESTER, INLAND COAST CONNECTICUT: Winds could be 50 to 60 mph with sustained gusts of 70 to 80 mph, with the worst Sunday morning afternoon. Widespread damage to trees and power lines similar to Tropical Storm Isaiah is likely to occur last August.
NYC / NJ METRO COUNTIES: 30-40 mph winds with gusts of 50-60 mph are expected to begin on Sunday morning, but could start late Saturday. Scattered damage to the shaft and power line may occur.
Threat of overvoltage
LI EST / TWIN FORKES / LI SOU / OCEAN BEACHFRONT casualties: Potentially fatal flood threats of 3 to 4 and locally 5 feet in vulnerable locations are expected.
SOUTHERN WESTERN LI AND QUEENS LOW: 2 to 3-foot, locally significant, locally 4-foot flood threats are expected. (Great South Bay)
NY / NJ HARBORS: A lower 1 to 2 foot flood threat is expected.
Amounts of precipitation
From Monday to Monday it is expected to be three to 7 inches with locally higher amounts for much of Connecticut and eastern Long Island. 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts can be touched in the rest of the area.
The heaviest and heaviest rainfall is likely to occur on Saturday night to Sunday night. The rain could last until Monday.
Heavy rain will carry the risk of flooding.
Seaside
Surf heights could reach 8 to 12 feet on the western beaches of LI and 12 to 18 feet on the eastern beaches of LI, causing dune erosion and possible dune breakage on the vulnerable barrier islands of the is from Long Island.
Offshore, wave heights could be 15 to 20 feet, particularly east of Moriches Inlet.
Official warnings
There is a hurricane warning in effect for the south shore of Long Island from Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point, the north shore of Long Island from Port Jefferson Harbor to Montauk Point and New Haven, Connecticut, in west of Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
A tropical storm warning is in effect for Port Jefferson Harbor west of New Haven Connecticut, the south shore of Long Island from the west of Fire Island Inlet to East Rockaway Inlet, off the coast of New York and New York. Jersey west of East Rockaway Inlet to Manasquan Inlet, including New York City.
One of the biggest problems will be the storm surge from New York to Cape Cod.
There is a storm surge warning from Queens, New York, via Long Island. A temporary overvoltage warning means there is a danger of life-threatening flooding as rising water moves inland from the shoreline for the next 36 hours at the indicated locations.
RELATED: What is a storm surge and why is it dangerous?
As of 14:00 ET, Henri had sustained maximum winds of 75 miles per hour and was located about 395 kilometers south of Montauk Point /.
Current National Hurricane Center guidelines:
1. Dangerous storm flooding is expected to start late
tonight or Sunday in portions of Long Island, Connecticut,
Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, where there is a storm
A warning has been issued. A dangerous storm surge is possible
starting late tonight or Sunday in the western portions of Long
Island and Connecticut in the Storm Surge Watch area. Residents a
these areas should follow any advice given by local officials.
2. Hurricane conditions are expected to begin at night or late
Sunday in portions of Long Island and Connecticut, where a
A hurricane warning has been issued. The conditions of the hurricanes are
possible this afternoon or Sunday through portions of Rhode Island.
3. Heavy rainfall can cause a strong flash, urban and small
stream flooding, along with the potential for widespread and widespread minors
moderate flooding of the isolated river, over parts of Long Island, Nova
England, southeastern New York and northern New Jersey.
4. Henri’s waves will continue to affect much of the east coast
of the US over the weekend. These waves can cause
life-threatening nothing rip and rip currents.
Additional Henri coverage
Follow Henri Live
Long Island prepares for Henri
Connecticut straps for Henri
How public transport is prepared for Henri
New York City beaches closed Sunday and Monday
What is a storm surge and why is it dangerous?
Emergency weather resources
Weather or not with Lee Goldberg’s extreme climate survival guide
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