Homes and businesses were spared from the storm surge because the eye of the storm passed through during low tide.
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Thousands without power as Henri comes ashore on Westerly, Rhode Island
The lingering impacts of Henri are still being felt Monday for thousands of people in Rhode Island. The powerful storm made a direct hit on the state as it made landfall in Westerly, knocking out power for thousands. National Grid said Monday that more than 42,000 customers in the state have no power.
