Hurricane and tropical storm watches are in effect for coastal New England as Hurricane Lee threatens to deliver a blow to parts of the region as well as Atlantic Canada later this week and into the weekend.
The massive storm was churning about 380 miles south-southwest of Bermuda, according to a 5 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center. A storm surge watch has also been issued for southeastern Massachusetts, the center said. Hurricane Lee’s track is coming into focus and its massive wind field threatens to deliver strong winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding. The storm was a Category 2 hurricane as of Wednesday afternoon, with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.
Tropical storm-force wind gusts could impact portions of Connecticut and eastern Massachusetts Friday night. High winds, heavy rainfall and storm surge could impact other parts of New England and eastern Canada this weekend. The exact timing and extent of Lee’s winds and rainfall for the northeastern US and eastern Canada will depend on the cyclone’s track later this week into the weekend. A track closer to the US coast is becoming more likely.
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