North-eastern United States bracing for Tropical Storm Henri

Tropical Storm Henri in the Atlantic Ocean (NOAA via AP)

Parts of the north-eastern United States are bracing for Tropical Storm Henri as a system that is expected to become a hurricane by the end of the day barrels toward the region.

Storm surge and the tide could cause high water in coastal New England as Henri moves inland, the Miami-based National Hurricane Centre said in an advisory. Heavy rain and wind may also produce flooding.