Governor Charlie Baker is urging Massachusetts people to prepare for Hurricane Henri, which is expected to affect much of the Commonwealth beginning Saturday night into Monday.
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Effective Saturday, August 21, 2021, DCR campgrounds, waterfronts, pools, parks, and other properties managed by the agency will be closed throughout the duration of Tropical Storm Henri.
Due to Tropical Storm Henri, all DCR campgrounds, pavilions, picnic areas, and meeting rooms will be closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday evenings.
The Baker-Polito Administration is advising everyone to avoid unnecessary travel and for those planning to visit the Cape or Islands this weekend to delay trips. For those that have already traveled to the Cape or Islands for the weekend, they are advised to consider leaving on Saturday or extend their travel plans through early next week.
Governor Baker activated the Massachusetts National Guard under state active duty to fulfill highwater rescue, debris clearing and public safety support from impacted communities. The activation order allows for up to 1,000 guardsmen and will remain in place until support is no longer needed.
Tropical Storm Henri is projected to become a hurricane and significantly impact much of Central and Eastern Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the Islands, and the South Coast. Hurricane force winds and substantial storm surges in coastal communities are expected.
Additionally, the majority of Massachusetts is projected to receive a significant amount of rain, particularly from Greater Boston to Worcester County. All residents are advised to begin storm preparations today, and to pay close attention to local weather reports to monitor the track of the storm. ■
A low pressure wave forming along a cold front will track across the New England coast this morning, bringing a period of rain, heavy at times for much of New England, especially for Maine today.