Eye on the Tropics

Dangerous storm surge possible as Henri targets New York, New England

ORLANDO, Fla. — We continue to monitor the tropics.

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Grace will continue to weaken, as it’s now over inland Mexico.

Photos: Hurricane Grace slams Mexico’s Caribbean coast

Henri is expected to reach hurricane status later on Saturday as it continues to move north-northeast.

Henri is expected to make landfall Sunday afternoon near Long Island, NY.

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Hurricane warnings are in place for Long Island and Connecticut.

Storm surge, heavy rain and even power outages may be experienced for big portions of the North East.

Chief meteorologist Tom Terry

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