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Henri Expected To Reach Hurricane Strength As It Approaches Cape Cod National Seashore

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August 20, 2021

Tropical Storm Henri is expected to reach hurricane strength by the time it comes ashore this weekend/National Hurricane Center

Tropical Storm Henri is expected to reach hurricane strength this weekend, though how much strength it carries onto Cape Cod National Seashore remained to be seen Friday.

"Henri is moving toward the northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h). A turn toward the north is expected by tonight, and Henri is forecast to accelerate in that direction through early Sunday. On the forecast track, Henri is expected to make landfall in southern New England by late Sunday," the National Hurricane Center said late Friday morning. "Strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Henri is expected to become a hurricane by Saturday and be at or near hurricane strength when it makes landfall in southern New England."

The storm surge was expected to range from 3-5 feet in Cape Cod Bay, and 2-5 inches of rain could pelt the region as well.

Exactly where landfall might occur wasn't clear Friday, with the meteorologists saying it could be anywhere from New York City to Cape Cod.

It has been 30 years since a hurricane hit Cape Cod. In 1991 Hurricane Bob brought winds of 125 mph to Brewster and North Truro on the cape.

"Trees and utility poles were routinely damaged, and 60 percent of the residents of southeastern Massachusetts lost power," the state of Massachuetts Office of Coastal Zone Management notes. "The storm surge in Buzzards Bay was 10 to 15 feet, ripping boats from their moorings, destroying homes, and eroding large sections of coastline."

At the national seashore, crews Friday were preparing for the storm.

"We're making operational decisions today that will affect access to some beach areas on Sunday/Monday," Deputy Superintendent Leslie Reynolds said via email. "We are expecting very high tides during Henri's landfall, which will add to the storm surge. We will keep the public updated on social media on our operating status as well as risks to public safety."

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Submitted by CJDillon on August 22, 2021 - 5:51pm.

It's more likely that Fire Island NS will be the more affected park.

 


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