Hurricane Lee: Powerful storm now turning toward Canada’s East Coast
Hurricane Lee has begun its anticipated northward turn toward Canada.As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, the storm was about 745 kilometres south-southwest of Bermuda, moving north-northwest at around nine kilometres an hour, with maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h.A tropical cyclone information statement has been issued across all three Maritime provinces and parts of Quebec, warning that the intense system is likely to bring heavy rain and wind in the days ahead.“The existing tropical airmass over Atlantic Canada will be further enhanced as the hurricane continues northward,” the statement said.“This weather pattern will cause an approaching front over the Maritimes to become stationary and increase the risk of heavy rainfall over the Maritime provinces tomorrow and Friday prior to Lee’s arrival.”It said with the expanding size of the hurricane and a long northward trajectory, building surf conditions and rip currents are expected along Nova Scotia’s Atlantic Coast in the coming days, especially Friday.11 am AST: Hurricane #Lee is expected to move toward New England and Atlantic Canada.
Here are the Key Messages. Visit https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb pic.twitter.com/qrQg0FXPgn— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 13, 2023Lee is expected to move into the Canadian marine district as a Category 1 hurricane late Friday.
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