<p>Hurricane Lee has now become a post-tropical cyclone, but it continues to produce hurricane-force winds that knocked out power early Saturday morning while delivering rainfall to parts of southeastern New England and Atlantic Canada.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In its latest advisory, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Lee would make landfall on Saturday and was about 365 km south-southwest of Halifax Nova Scotia, with maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The advisory added that strong winds, coastal flooding and heavy rains were already occurring in parts of New England and Atlantic Canada.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The advisory was released at 5:00am (local time). It read: "Lee is expected to be at or just below hurricane strength when it reaches Nova Scotia later today. Weakening is forecast tonight and Sunday while Lee moves across Atlantic Canada."&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 100,000 residents in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia were without electricity early Saturday after severe winds pulled down trees. In neighbouring New Brunswick, around 36,000 residents were without power.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by the news Reuters, Matt Drover of the Nova Scotia electric utility said: "Crews have been able to restore power to some customers ... however, conditions are getting worse. In many cases, especially when winds are above 80 km/h, it isn't safe for our crews."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The administration of US President Joe Biden issued an emergency declaration for Maine and Massachusetts, providing federal assistance for the state ahead of the storm. "We encourage all of those in the path of this large and dangerous storm to remain alert," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told a press briefing.</p>

<p>Jamie Rhome, deputy director of the National Hurricane Centre, advised people to avoid driving near the coast and to stay at home to weather the storm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a brief video update, Rhome said Friday evening: "The waves from this big hurricane produce a current that goes out to sea and will pull you out. So, if you're going to go to the beach this weekend, swim near a lifeguard."&nbsp;</p>

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Hurricane Lee has now become a post-tropical cyclone, but it continues to produce hurricane-force winds that knocked out power early Saturday morning while delivering rainfall to parts of southeastern New England and Atlantic Canada.

Hurricane Lee has now become a post-tropical cyclone, but it continues to produce hurricane-force winds that knocked out power early Saturday morning while delivering rainfall to parts of southeastern New England and Atlantic Canada. In its latest advisory, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Lee would make landfall on Saturday and was about 365 km south-southwest of Halifax Nova Scotia, with maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h. The advisory added that strong winds, coastal flooding and heavy rains were already occurring in parts of New England and Atlantic Canada. Also read: Maui wildfire death toll revised downward to 97 after DNA testing, 31 still missing The advisory was released at 5:00am (local time). It read: "Lee is expected to be at or just below hurricane strength when it reaches Nova Scotia later today. Weakening is forecast tonight and Sunday while Lee moves across Atlantic Canada." More than 100,000 residents in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia were without electricity early Saturday after severe winds pulled down trees. In neighbouring New Brunswick, around 36,000 residents were without power. As quoted by the news Reuters, Matt Drover of the Nova Scotia electric utility said: "Crews have been able to restore power to some customers ... however, conditions are getting worse. In many cases, especially when winds are above 80 km/h, it isn't safe for our crews." Also read: Russia’s defence min shows bombers and missiles to Kim during last leg of trip Watch: Death & Devastation: Libya Floods and Morocco Earthquake | This World × The administration of US President Joe Biden issued an emergency declaration for Maine and Massachusetts, providing federal assistance for the state ahead of the storm. "We encourage all of those in the path of this large and dangerous storm to remain alert," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told a press briefing. Jamie Rhome, deputy director of the National Hurricane Centre, advised people to avoid driving near the coast and to stay at home to weather the storm. In a brief video update, Rhome said Friday evening: "The waves from this big hurricane produce a current that goes out to sea and will pull you out. So, if you're going to go to the beach this weekend, swim near a lifeguard." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Hurricane Lee weakens to post-tropical cyclone, nears Atlantic coast; thousands without power

<p>Hurricane Lee has been ravaging the Caribbean region as forecasters now predict it may also have an impact on the US Atlantic seaboard.</p>

<p>The Category 5 storm has now weakened to attain the status of Category 2 but it may gain strength over the weekend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>\Meanwhile, 20-second footage has emerged on social media showing the eye of the storm, along with flashing lightning in the backdrop.</p>

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<p>The footage was captured by “Hurricane Hunters" or the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve.</p>

<h2><strong>Hurricane Lee forecast</strong></h2>

<p>Forecasters are uncertain whether the hurricane would make landfall or not. “It will eventually begin to re-strengthen into probably a Category 4 storm based on the Hurricane Center’s current forecast,” Fox Weather meteorologist Christopher Tate quoted to The New York Post.</p>

<p>But he also added some good news saying, “That return to Category 4 strength will be relatively short-lived because as it begins its turn north, it’s going to begin to weaken as it encounters cooler waters.”</p>

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<p>As per the National Hurricane Center's reports, Hurricane Lee has the potential to affect several areas, including Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, and Bermuda on Sunday.</p>

<h2><strong>Why predicting Lee’s path is complicated?</strong></h2>

<p>Over the next week, Hurricane Lee is expected to create rough sea conditions along the New York/New Jersey coastline.</p>

<p>Predicting its coastal impact is complicated due to its projected slowing down as it encounters cooler waters.</p>

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<p>“One thing we are sure of, anytime you have a hurricane of this strength, you’re going to see strong rip currents, higher waves, beach erosion — probably pretty much anywhere on the East Coast, especially north of about Charleston, South Carolina clear up all the way to the Canadian Maritimes,” Tate added.</p>

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Hurricane Lee has been ravaging the Caribbean region as forecasters now predict it may also have an impact on the US Atlantic seaboard. The Category 5 storm has now weakened to attain the status of Category 2 but it may gain strength over the weekend.

Hurricane Lee has been ravaging the Caribbean region as forecasters now predict it may also have an impact on the US Atlantic seaboard. The Category 5 storm has now weakened to attain the status of Category 2 but it may gain strength over the weekend. \Meanwhile, 20-second footage has emerged on social media showing the eye of the storm, along with flashing lightning in the backdrop. Lee… it’s a hurricane but it sure wasn’t much to look at today. Raggedy eye like it’s suffering an extended hangover from the raging rapid intensification bender it went on a couple nights ago. pic.twitter.com/r6kpyvqAar — FlyAnon (@FlynonymousWX) September 9, 2023 × The footage was captured by “Hurricane Hunters" or the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve. Hurricane Lee forecast Forecasters are uncertain whether the hurricane would make landfall or not. “It will eventually begin to re-strengthen into probably a Category 4 storm based on the Hurricane Center’s current forecast,” Fox Weather meteorologist Christopher Tate quoted to The New York Post. But he also added some good news saying, “That return to Category 4 strength will be relatively short-lived because as it begins its turn north, it’s going to begin to weaken as it encounters cooler waters.” Watch: Hurricane Idalia: State of emergency declared in 46 countries × As per the National Hurricane Center's reports, Hurricane Lee has the potential to affect several areas, including Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, and Bermuda on Sunday. Why predicting Lee’s path is complicated? Over the next week, Hurricane Lee is expected to create rough sea conditions along the New York/New Jersey coastline. Predicting its coastal impact is complicated due to its projected slowing down as it encounters cooler waters. Also read: Tropical Storm Lee could transform into Category-3 hurricane by this date “One thing we are sure of, anytime you have a hurricane of this strength, you’re going to see strong rip currents, higher waves, beach erosion — probably pretty much anywhere on the East Coast, especially north of about Charleston, South Carolina clear up all the way to the Canadian Maritimes,” Tate added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>Hurricane Lee has intensified into a Category 5 storm as it spins hundreds of miles east of the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said early Friday (September 8). Lee was a Category 1 storm on Thursday but has intensified with exceptional speed since then. In its update, the NHC said that Lee was located about 630 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands.</p>

<p>“Additional strengthening is forecast today. Fluctuations in intensity are likely over the next few days, but Lee is expected to remain a major hurricane through early next week,” it added.</p>

<p>On Thursday, the NHC said that Lee was expected to remain powerful through the next several days.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Hurricane Lee likely to reach peak intensity by this weekend</strong></h2>

<p>According to a report by CNN on Friday, Hurricane Lee would likely reach its peak intensity by this weekend and is still expected to be a dangerous hurricane over the southwestern Atlantic early next week. The report said there was increasing confidence that the centre of Lee will pass to the north of the Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this weekend and into early next week.</p>

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Hurricane Lee has intensified into a Category 5 storm as it spins hundreds of miles east of the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said early Friday (September 8).

Hurricane Lee has intensified into a Category 5 storm as it spins hundreds of miles east of the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said early Friday (September 8). Lee was a Category 1 storm on Thursday but has intensified with exceptional speed since then. In its update, the NHC said that Lee was located about 630 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands. “Additional strengthening is forecast today. Fluctuations in intensity are likely over the next few days, but Lee is expected to remain a major hurricane through early next week,” it added. On Thursday, the NHC said that Lee was expected to remain powerful through the next several days. Hurricane Lee likely to reach peak intensity by this weekend According to a report by CNN on Friday, Hurricane Lee would likely reach its peak intensity by this weekend and is still expected to be a dangerous hurricane over the southwestern Atlantic early next week. The report said there was increasing confidence that the centre of Lee will pass to the north of the Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this weekend and into early next week. The NHC, meanwhile, also said dangerous surf and rip currents will spread across the northern Caribbean on Friday and begin affecting the US on Sunday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Hurricane Lee strengthens to Category 5 storm, likely to reach its peak intensity by weekend