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Hurricane Watch Issued For Parts Of Region With Millions At Risk Of Losing Power Hurricane Watch Issued For Parts Of Region With Millions At Risk Of Losing Power
Hurricane Watch Issued For Parts Of Region With Millions At Risk Of Losing Power Click here for an updated story: Brand-New Forecast Has Henri Tracking Farther West, Enhancing Potential Risk For Region The projected track for Tropical Storm Henri has shifted to the west, putting millions of residents in the Northeast at risk of flash flooding and power outages. If it strengthens to hurricane status as expected, Henri could be the first hurricane to make landfall in New England since Bob in 1991. A Hurricane Watch has now been issued for portions of Long Island, Connecticut, and southeastern Massachusetts. Additional warnings and watches may be required later, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flash Flooding, Downed Trees During Storm Causes Road Closures In Parts Of Massachusetts Flash Flooding, Downed Trees During Storm Causes Road Closures In Parts Of Massachusetts
Flash Flooding, Downed Trees During Storm Causes Road Closures In Parts Of Massachusetts Tropical Storm Elsa wreaked havoc on parts of Massachusetts, as whipping winds sent trees and branches flying and rain caused flash flooding in some areas, forcing road closures throughout the commonwealth. Many roads across the Bay State were forced to close on Friday, July 9, as rain flooded roadways, leaving some vehicles disabled and others abandoned due to the heavy rainfall. Elsa hit Massachusetts with its full force late on Friday morning, as the storm traveled up the East Coast, bringing wind gusts upwards of 50 mph and as much as four inches of rainfall in some areas. By early Fri…

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by Zak Failla