Henri Spares South Fork, Brings Rain, Waves and a Practice of Preparedness - 27 East

Henri Spares South Fork, Brings Rain, Waves and a Practice of Preparedness

icon 18 Photos
A fellow kiteboarder helps Ben Miller launch his kite in 30-mph wind gusts and rain as he goes kiteboarding along Long Beach in Sag Harbor during Tropical Storm Henri on Sunday.   MICHAEL HELLER

A fellow kiteboarder helps Ben Miller launch his kite in 30-mph wind gusts and rain as he goes kiteboarding along Long Beach in Sag Harbor during Tropical Storm Henri on Sunday. MICHAEL HELLER

East Hampton Village lifeguards at Main Beach closed the beach to swimming at 11:00 a.m. in preparation for Hurricane Henri on Saturday.  MICHAEL HELLER

East Hampton Village lifeguards at Main Beach closed the beach to swimming at 11:00 a.m. in preparation for Hurricane Henri on Saturday. MICHAEL HELLER

East Hampton Village lifeguards at Main Beach closed the beach to swimming at 11:00 a.m. in preparation for Hurricane Henri on Saturday.  MICHAEL HELLER

East Hampton Village lifeguards at Main Beach closed the beach to swimming at 11:00 a.m. in preparation for Hurricane Henri on Saturday. MICHAEL HELLER

Cars lined up to get gas at the Royal gas station on Main Street in Montauk in preparation for Hurricane Henri on Saturday.    MICHAEL HELLER

Cars lined up to get gas at the Royal gas station on Main Street in Montauk in preparation for Hurricane Henri on Saturday. MICHAEL HELLER

As an East Hampton Town Marine Patrol officer looks on, an East Hampton Town Highway worker dumps a load of sand at the entrance to Ditch Plains Beach in Montauk in preparation for Hurricane Henri on Saturday,    MICHAEL HELLER

As an East Hampton Town Marine Patrol officer looks on, an East Hampton Town Highway worker dumps a load of sand at the entrance to Ditch Plains Beach in Montauk in preparation for Hurricane Henri on Saturday, MICHAEL HELLER

Kenny Trumbull loads up his car as he breaks down his campsite in Hither Hills State Park in Montauk in preparation for Hurricane Henri on Saturday.   MICHAEL HELLER

Kenny Trumbull loads up his car as he breaks down his campsite in Hither Hills State Park in Montauk in preparation for Hurricane Henri on Saturday. MICHAEL HELLER

A home is boarded up to the elements along Old town Beach in Southampton.  ALEC GIUFURTA

A home is boarded up to the elements along Old town Beach in Southampton. ALEC GIUFURTA

Diners eating outside a boarded up restaurant in Southampton Village Saturday night. ALEC GIUFURTA

Diners eating outside a boarded up restaurant in Southampton Village Saturday night. ALEC GIUFURTA

A business in Southampton Village on Saturday night. ALEC GIUFURTA

A business in Southampton Village on Saturday night. ALEC GIUFURTA

The Spray II broke free of its moorings and washed ashore off Breeze Hill Road during Tropical Storm Henri on Sunday.                MICHAEL HELLER

The Spray II broke free of its moorings and washed ashore off Breeze Hill Road during Tropical Storm Henri on Sunday. MICHAEL HELLER

The storm surge breached and poured onto the roadway at 221 Gerard Drive during Tropical Storm Henri on Sunday.   MICHAEL HELLER

The storm surge breached and poured onto the roadway at 221 Gerard Drive during Tropical Storm Henri on Sunday. MICHAEL HELLER

Prohibited from entering onto the beach itself during the storm, curious onlookers gather at the beachhead at Indian Wells Beach in Amagansett to watch the surf during Tropical Storm Henri on Sunday.    MICHAEL HELLER

Prohibited from entering onto the beach itself during the storm, curious onlookers gather at the beachhead at Indian Wells Beach in Amagansett to watch the surf during Tropical Storm Henri on Sunday. MICHAEL HELLER

East Hampton Village Highway Department employees work to remove a fallen tree from Amy's Lane during Tropical Storm Henri on Sunday.      MICHAEL HELLER

East Hampton Village Highway Department employees work to remove a fallen tree from Amy's Lane during Tropical Storm Henri on Sunday. MICHAEL HELLER

Naeem Siddiqui sits waiting for a gas shipment to arrive at the BP in Southampton. His station ran out of gas Saturday morning. ALEC GIUFURTA

Naeem Siddiqui sits waiting for a gas shipment to arrive at the BP in Southampton. His station ran out of gas Saturday morning. ALEC GIUFURTA

Storm surge along Long Beach in Sag Harbor during Tropical Storm Henri on Sunday.  MICHAEL HELLER

Storm surge along Long Beach in Sag Harbor during Tropical Storm Henri on Sunday. MICHAEL HELLER

MICHAEL HELLER

MICHAEL HELLER

By 6 p.m. on Sunday, Tropical Storm Henri was a memory. The sun was ous out and people flocked to Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays to watch the still roiling surf.    DANA SHAW

By 6 p.m. on Sunday, Tropical Storm Henri was a memory. The sun was ous out and people flocked to Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays to watch the still roiling surf. DANA SHAW

Patrons wait in line to fill up at the Shell station a the corner of Montauk Highway and Canoe Place Road in Hampton Bays on Saturday.  DANA SHAW

Patrons wait in line to fill up at the Shell station a the corner of Montauk Highway and Canoe Place Road in Hampton Bays on Saturday. DANA SHAW

authorAlec Giufurta on Aug 24, 2021
The predictions were daunting — seven to 10 days without power; hurricane-force winds; 2 to 4 feet of storm surge — and the East End prepared. But for most people... more

You May Also Like:

Pelletreau Silver Shop Gets $20,000 Historic Structure Grant

The Southampton History Museum has been awarded a $20,000 grant by the Preservation League of ... 17 Sep 2025 by Staff Writer

Eastport Fire District Responds to Audit Citing Issues With Procurement

An audit of the Eastport Fire District by the office of State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli ... 16 Sep 2025 by Cailin Riley

Fundraiser Set for Tupper Boathouse

The North Sea Maritime Center will hold its first “Boathouse Bash” fundraiser to support the restoration of the historic Tupper Boathouse, on Saturday, September 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the home of Janet and Bob Postma at 141 Mecox Road in Water Mill. The lively evening of food, music and community will feature live music by The Surfcasters, a menu featuring mini-lobster rolls and other treats, and an art and golf auction. The center has already raised approximately $700,000 of the $1 million the North Sea Maritime Center will contribute to the renovations and operation of the Tupper ... by Staff Writer

San Gennaro Feast Held Over Weekend

The San Gennaro Fest of the Hamptons was held over the weekend in Hampton Bays ... by Staff Writer

From Fatherhood to Finances, Bridgehampton Brotherhood BBQ Supports Local Men

During the many years she’s served as executive director of the Bridgehampton Child Care & ... by Cailin Riley

Beth's Cafe in Quogue To Close for Good on September 21

When Beth D’Alessio set up shop in the small cafe formerly known as the Inn ... 12 Sep 2025 by Cailin Riley

Collaboration, Reclamation and Hope: The Story of a Scientific Triumph on Shinnecock Bay

When Shinnecock Bay was designated as a “Hope Spot” in 2022 by Mission Blue — ... 11 Sep 2025 by Cailin Riley

GoFundMe Campaign Aims To Help Former Bridgehampton Man Who Was a Victim of Hit-and-Run

William “B.J.” Walker had a routine. His fiancé, Tiffany Gilliam, would drive him from their ... 10 Sep 2025 by Stephen J. Kotz

Tupper Boathouse Renovation Work in North Sea Is Ready To Begin

The leaders of the effort to restore the Tupper Boathouse on North Sea Harbor say ... by Michael Wright

Answering a Call: Judi Lach Veeck Finds Purpose in Mission Trip to Ecuador

On May 14, Judi Lach Veeck arrived at the Bradley International Airport in Connecticut feeling ... 7 Sep 2025 by Michelle Trauring