Hurricane Lee’s charge through the Atlantic has intensified. Although it is not anticipated to touch land in the Northeast, where it is currently traveling towards, the impacts will still be felt, especially for anyone near water.
What Category is Hurricane Lee?
Hurricane Lee was a category 5 storm last week. In the past 24 hours the storm is reported to be category 1.
How strong are Lee’s wind gusts?
Wind gusts along the coast of Massachusetts will reach 60 miles per hour. The hurricane had speeds of 165 miles per hour but has since slowed.
When will Hurricane Lee hit Massachusetts?
Hurricane Lee is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Massachusetts beginning Friday night on September 15. The storm will weaken from a category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm on Saturday and clear out by Sunday towards northern Maine.
State of Emergency Tropical Storm warning declared in Massachusetts
Massachusetts and Maine have declared a state of emergency and have tropical storm warnings in effect due to the force of Hurricane Lee.
The storm will cause dangerous rip currents in New England and waves up to 20 feet tall. The hurricane will also bring with it heavy downpour. The wind effects from the hurricane are not predicted to be as strong on land.
Hurricane Lee is taking a Northeast curl and should weaken as it approaches New England over the coming day, yet the highly unpredictable storm is being monitored for behavioral changes.