Hurricane Lee Makes Landfall After a 10-Day Atlantic Odyssey
Hurricane Lee reached land Friday morning following a 10-day journey across the Atlantic where it spent several hours at Category 5 status. The storm will continue to hit eastern New England and Atlantic Canada Saturday with heavy rain, strong winds and pounding surf.
Forecasted Conditions
AccuWeather hurricane expert Dan Kottlowski said the worst conditions began late Friday as "Lee tracks more than 100 miles to the east Saturday morning."
Potential Impact
Hurricane conditions and coastal flooding are possible Saturday for parts of eastern Maine, southern New Brunswick, and western Nova Scotia, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Strongest Winds and Coastal Flooding
The strongest winds will occur from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday across outer Cape Cod through Nantucket, according to Boston's National Weather Service. The areas will face wind gusts up to 55-65mph and coastal flooding could continue through early Saturday morning during high tide.
