Meteorologists are closely watching the track of Tropical Storm Henri, which is expected to become New England’s first landfalling hurricane in over 30 years.As of Friday at 11 AM, the center of the storm was about 800 miles south of Montauk, New York. It is forecast to make landfall as a strong tropical storm, or weak Category 1 hurricane Sunday afternoon.Communities in Southern New England will sustain a major hit from strong wind, heavy rain, and substantial storm surge… but impacts will be limited in the North Country.The storm will take a slow, uncharacteristic right turn throughout Monday, which will halt its northward movement and spare the region any major impacts. Southern Vermont may experience a close brush with Henri’s rain and outer wind field, but no significant impacts are expected north of US-4 at this time. That said, it is an evolving situation and the forecast should be monitored over the weekend. Scott Whittier, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Burlington, says in a statement, “…it is very close and a shift of 30-50 miles to the northwest could bring significant impacts to southern VT. It is essential to remain vigilant and follow the latest guidance and forecasts.” Follow the First Warning Weather Team for the latest information about the storm as it nears New England this weekend: Tom Messner | Caitlin Napoleoni | Tyler Jankoski | Ben Frechette
Meteorologists are closely watching the track of Tropical Storm Henri, which is expected to become New England’s first landfalling hurricane in over 30 years.
As of Friday at 11 AM, the center of the storm was about 800 miles south of Montauk, New York. It is forecast to make landfall as a strong tropical storm, or weak Category 1 hurricane Sunday afternoon.
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Communities in Southern New England will sustain a major hit from strong wind, heavy rain, and substantial storm surge… but impacts will be limited in the North Country.
The storm will take a slow, uncharacteristic right turn throughout Monday, which will halt its northward movement and spare the region any major impacts. Southern Vermont may experience a close brush with Henri’s rain and outer wind field, but no significant impacts are expected north of US-4 at this time.
That said, it is an evolving situation and the forecast should be monitored over the weekend. Scott Whittier, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Burlington, says in a statement, “…it is very close and a shift of 30-50 miles to the northwest could bring significant impacts to southern VT. It is essential to remain vigilant and follow the latest guidance and forecasts.”
Follow the First Warning Weather Team for the latest information about the storm as it nears New England this weekend: Tom Messner | Caitlin Napoleoni | Tyler Jankoski | Ben Frechette
