Tropical storm warnings are in place across New England as weather conditions are expected to begin deteriorating late Friday as Hurricane Lee makes its closest approach.
Boston could see sustained tropical-storm-force winds overnight, and locals fear the heavy winds and rain could snap branches and limbs and down power lines, leaving thousands in the dark.
A state of emergency was proactively declared in Maine as the state faces its worst hurricane threat in nearly 15 years.
“We are tracking the storm’s path and coordinating with federal and local partners to prepare for its arrival,” Governor Janet Mills said in a statement. “We urge Maine people to be vigilant and take common sense steps to ensure they have everything they need to stay safe as the storm approaches through the weekend.”
The NHC said Lee will continue to weaken as it moves into a more uncertain environment including wind shear, drier air and cooler waters.
However, Lee’s large size and expected increased forward speed suggest the weakening process may be slow, and the storm will continue to grow in size as it continues to spin north.
The hurricane is expected to become extratropical – meaning the storm will no longer need to draw its power from warm waters.
The NHC said Lee will continue to weaken as it moves into a more uncertain environment including wind shear, drier air and cooler waters.AP
So for millions of people living along the New England coast from Connecticut to Maine, the potential impact could be more like a wintertime nor’easter than a full-blown hurricane.
For coastal areas from Massachusetts to Maine, there is an increased risk of experiencing tropical storm force winds of 39 mph or higher.
Huge waves of 10-20 feet high will hit the beach and will bring the risk of beach erosion and coastal flooding.
So for millions of people living along the New England coast from Connecticut to Maine, the potential impact could be more like a wintertime nor’easter than a full-blown hurricane. FOX Weather
Where is Hurricane Lee?
Based on the latest NHC advisory, Hurricane Lee is located about 170 miles west of Bermuda and about 590 miles south of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Hurricane Lee was moving north at 14 mph with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph, making it a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
Due to its proximity to Bermuda, a tropical storm warning was in effect for the island and tropical storm conditions were observed across the British Isles.
The NHC said Hurricane Lee continues to weaken but will remain a “large and dangerous hurricane” as it continues to spin north.
For coastal areas from Massachusetts to Maine, there is an increased risk of experiencing tropical storm winds of 39 mph or greater. FOX Weather
What is the forecast track for Hurricane Lee?
Based on the hurricane’s direction, Maine and the Canadian provinces are expected to experience the worst weather but due to the storm’s breadth, the impact will be felt hundreds of miles from the center.
Coastal communities from Florida to Maine are already bearing the brunt of the hurricane in the form of rough seas and the Fernandina Beach Police Department in Florida said it found the body of a swimmer swept away by strong currents.
The heart of the hurricane was more than 700 miles away when swimmers likely encountered rip currents and did not resurface while in the ocean along Northeast Florida.
Based on the hurricane’s direction, Maine and the Canadian provinces are expected to experience the worst weather but due to the storm’s breadth, the impact will be felt hundreds of miles from the center. FOX Weather
What watches or warnings are in effect for Hurricane Lee in the US?
Tropical storm and hurricane warnings have been issued for millions of people from New England to Canada.
A tropical storm warning is in effect for every coastal city from Westport, Massachusetts, through the US-Canada border.
Additionally, a hurricane watch is in effect for Downeast Maine.
In Canada, both a hurricane warning and a tropical storm warning are in effect for hundreds of miles of coastline in the provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
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A tropical storm warning is issued when tropical storm-force winds (39 to 73 mph sustained winds) are expected within the storm warning area within 36 hours. These winds can be accompanied by storm surges, coastal flooding and/or river flooding.
A tropical storm watch is issued when tropical storm force winds are likely within the storm watch area, usually within 48 hours.
A hurricane watch is issued when hurricane-force winds (winds of 74 mph or higher) are possible within the watch area, usually within 48 hours.
Strong winds are also expected across Cape Cod from Barnstable to Provincetown. FOX Weather
What impact did Lee have on New England?
Hurricane Lee is expected to bring strong, potentially damaging winds to coastal New England along with large waves and heavy rain beginning Friday.
The Fox Forecast Center expects Lee’s wind field to extend about 560 miles, which will have widespread effects in New England.
Winds could gust between 30 and 40 mph from the Boston area to Worcester and in northeastern Connecticut.
On the South Coast of Massachusetts, winds will be stronger and could reach between 40 and 50 mph on Saturday morning.
Based on the hurricane’s direction, Maine and the Canadian provinces are expected to experience the worst weather but due to the storm’s breadth, the impact will be felt hundreds of miles from the center. FOX Weather
Strong winds are also expected across Cape Cod from Barnstable to Provincetown.
And in Maine, winds could gust between 50 and 60 mph along the coast, including Rockland.
“This is not a ‘pack your stuff and get out’ (storm),” Merwin said. We’re going to have really bad conditions on Saturday, and then we’re going to wake up on Sunday and it’s going to be a new day.”
Most of the heavy rain is expected in Atlantic Canada, but depending on Hurricane Lee’s track several inches of rain could fall in New England.
Coastal areas from Massachusetts to Maine will see the highest rainfall totals, with Massachusetts, New Hampshire and most of Maine seeing about 1-2 inches, with higher totals along the eastern coast of Massachusetts, including Cape Cod.
Downeast Maine could also see more, with forecast totals ranging from 2-5 inches.
Most of the heavy rain is expected in Atlantic Canada, but depending on Hurricane Lee’s track several inches of rain could fall in New England.ZUMAPRESS.com
Last week, Killingly, Conn. and all of New England faced severe storms as the region prepared for Hurricane Lee to make landfall.AP
People living in New England still have days to prepare for any possible impacts and power outages that Lee will have in the region before the weather begins to deteriorate on Friday.
“We could still see a 24-hour stretch where you might not have power which means everything in your fridge is going to break,” Merwin said. “Your food cannot last 24 hours without electricity to your refrigerator. So, maybe buy a few things at the store in the next few days that you can eat and not worry about keeping in the fridge.”
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