AdvertisementNew England Is Facing Its 1st Direct Hurricane Landfall In 30 YearsUpdated August 21, 2021Bill ChappellfacebookEmailTropical Storm Henri is predicted to become a hurricane before reaching the coast of southern New England. In this graphic, the bright colors depict the likely path of tropical-storm-force winds, which have a minimum threshold of 39 mph. (NOAA/Esri/HERE/Garmin/Earthstar Geographics)This article was originally published on August 20, 2021.