Henri makes landfall in Rhode Island, packing high winds and heavy rains

Maximum sustained winds of 60mph and 19ft waves in some places as officials warn of widespread flooding in inland areas

Tropical Storm Henri made landfall in Rhode Island on Sunday, packing high winds and heavy rains that were projected to leave devastation from New Jersey and New York up to Massachusetts.

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