Henri has been downgraded to a tropical storm and landfall is expected near the Connecticut and Rhode Island border today.
Henri was downgraded from a category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm on Sunday at 8 a.m.
A tropical storm warning is now in effect for the entire state. There was previously a hurricane warning for parts of Middlesex and New London counties, but it has since been changed to a tropical storm warning.
"#Henri has been downgraded to a tropical storm. This DOES NOT change the messaging. Big time rain and damaging wind will still impact Connecticut," tweeted First Alert Meteorologist Kaitlyn McGrath.
The National Hurricane Center is forecasting the storm to make landfall on Block Island on Sunday morning.
Then Henri will move very close to the Connecticut/Rhode Island border on Sunday afternoon with landfall expected around noon. The worst of the weather will be from 1 to 5 p.m., according to the First Alert Weather team.
Heavy rainfall and damaging winds remain a big concern for all of Connecticut.
The heavy rain is expected to continue in Connecticut through at least Sunday night and possibly into early Monday.
"The bands of rain associated with #Henri are becoming more organized and heavier as the storm approaches. It will absolutely pour today into tonight," tweeted First Alert Meteorologist Bob Maxon.
Governor Ned Lamont joined NBC Connecticut on Sunday morning to provide an update on Tropical Storm Henri and the state's preparations.
Parts of the state could see more than six inches of rain from Henri. With the storm track shifting more to the east, that means Connecticut could face the heavy rain side of the storm.
"The heavy rain will impact parts of Connecticut," McGrath said.
Storm Surge and Flooding Concerns in Connecticut
A storm surge warning is in effect for parts of the shoreline and we could see a storm surge of 3 to 5 feet.
One of the concerns is high tide will come during the late morning as Henri's winds are picking up.
"Good news for the shoreline. The winds continue remain out of the north (or offshore) which will limit the storm surge flood potential. There will still be some issues but I feel much better now than I did yesterday thanks to a jog east with the storm track," tweeted First Alert Chief Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan.
Director of NOAA National Hurricane Center Ken Graham gives an update on Tropical Storm Henri and the impact it could have in Connecticut.
A flood watch has also been issued statewide through Monday morning.
However, the greatest risk for flooding is the Housatonic River at Stevenson Dam where a flood warning has been issued.
Eversource has increased the number of possible power outages as the state braces for Tropical Storm Henri.
Officials said the energy company declared an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) Level 2 on Sunday morning.
According to Eversource, between 50% and 69% of Eversource customers in the state could lose power and restoration efforts could last between eight and 21 days.
Eversource and United Illuminating are preparing for Tropical Storm Henri as it continues its path towards Connecticut
“As Henri moves closer, we’ve been re-positioning crews, equipment and other resources accordingly so that we’re ready for the significant, widespread damage we can expect to see from this storm,” said Eversource President of Regional Electric Operations Craig Hallstrom in a statement in part.
State of Emergency Declared
Gov. Ned Lamont issued a state of emergency Friday and activated the National Guard to help with search and rescue, clearing routes, power generation, and distributing supplies after the storm.
On Twitter, the governor said, "Right now, it’s a good idea for everyone to be prepared and expect to shelter in place by Sunday afternoon through at least Monday morning."
Ken Graham, the Director of the NOAA National Hurricane Center, discusses the difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane.
President Biden approved Lamont's request for a presidential pre-landfall emergency declaration. As a result, the federal government will provide Connecticut with resources and assistance for Henri.
The governor's office said officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are embedded at the state's emergency operations center at the state armory in Hartford.
"I've received word that @POTUS has approved our request for Connecticut to receive a pre-landfall emergency declaration in advance of #Henri, making available federal resources to help us respond and keep folks safe," the governor tweeted.
The majority of Connecticut's public transportation including transit bus, train, and ferry services will be suspended starting Sunday because of Henri, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Officials emphasized that Connecticut is sensitive to rainfall, which will cause numerous flooding issues where roads will become impassable, streams and creeks will overflow their banks, and rivers can rise and crest early next week.
Coastal flooding is also expected. Because the ground is already saturated, trees could uproot easier than normal, DOT officials said. Scattered tree damage and power outages are likely.
“The safety of Connecticut residents is our top priority,” said DOT Commissioner Joseph Giulietti. “We urge all travelers to avoid standing water on roads and highways where vehicles may stall. And with soaked grounds, there may be numerous downed trees. The suspension of most of our public transit services is about CTDOT working with our partners in public transportation and ensuring the safety of all, whether on public transportation or on our highways.”
Flights in the Northeast Impacted
The Connecticut Airport Authority said Bradley Airport was open as of 9 a.m. Sunday, but half of the day's arriving and departing flights were canceled by the airlines.
The airport is advising passengers to check with their airline before heading to the airport.
State Parks & Forest Areas Closed Sunday
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced that all state parks and forest areas will be closed Sunday due to Tropical Storm Henri.
They're expected to reopen Monday pending any potential storm impact. Any closures will be communicated via Twitter.
Residents along several shoreline cities and towns are being told they have to evacuate their homes because of a warning that's been issued ahead of the arrival of Henri.
Residents of several shoreline cities and towns are being told they have to evacuate their homes because of a hurricane warning that's been issued ahead of the arrival of Henri.
See the full list of cities and towns at the link below.
Henri remains a tropical storm Friday night but is expected to upgrade to a hurricane.
How You Can Prepare for Henri
NBC Connecticut staff put together an article with lists on how to prepare for Tropical Storm Henri.
Department of Consumer Protection Warns of Dangers, Scams Ahead of Tropical Storm Henri
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is reminding the public to be careful of potential scams and dangerous situations ahead of Tropical Storm Henri.
Officials emphasized that state law prohibits price gouging on consumer items and energy resources during a civil preparedness emergency in Connecticut. Also, energy dealers can't charge excessive prices for energy resources such as heating oil, gas, propane, natural gas, electricity, and wood fuels.
For a full list of what to be aware of, click here.
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