Hurricane Lee is on the move, and its path is causing concern for the New England and Atlantic Canada coasts. Hurricane Lee is currently a significant weather system making its way towards the New England and Atlantic Canada coasts. Meteorologists are closely monitoring its progress as it approaches this vulnerable region.
The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch that covers areas from Stonington, Maine, up to the U.S. border with Canada. Additionally, parts of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are under this watch. A tropical storm watch is also in effect for various areas, including details of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Rhode Island, Maine, and Massachusetts.
Landfall and Intensity
Lee underwent a swift transformation, escalating from a Category 1 hurricane to a formidable Category 5 storm the previous week, although it later subsided. By Wednesday night, it had diminished to a Category 2 hurricane, featuring peak sustained winds at 105 mph.
It was 345 miles south-southwest of Bermuda and moving north-northwest at 9 mph. Tropical storm conditions were expected in Bermuda early Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said. The territory is under a tropical storm warning.
Impacts and Preparations
The storm is expected to bring hurricane conditions to Down East Maine and coastal New England, with the possibility of tropical-storm-force winds and heavy rainfall. In preparation, state officials are deploying resources and urging residents to stay informed and be ready to act.
As Hurricane Lee continues towards New England and Atlantic Canada, residents and authorities are taking precautionary measures to ensure safety. It's crucial for those in the affected areas to stay updated on the latest weather alerts and follow guidance from local authorities to protect themselves and their communities.
While Lee is projected to lose strength, the National Hurricane Center has indicated that it will likely persist as a substantial and hazardous hurricane for the following few days.
