Tropical storm moving towards East Coast may strengthen, turn into Hurricane Lee: Here’s all you may want to know
tropical storm situated 1,400 kilometers away from the Caribbean Islands now is most likely to gain strength and turn into a hurricane very soon. Weather forecasters have said that the tropical storm may explode into the powerful Hurricane Lee by Saturday. The National Hurricane Center has said that Hurricane Lee may strengthen further with a sustained wind speed of 140mph by Sunday.
Prediction as of Tuesday
12 hours: 45 mph (Tropical storm)
24 hours: 60 mph
48 hours: 80 mph (Category 1)
60 hours: 90 mph
72 hours: 110 mph (Category 2)
96 hours: 130 mph (Category 4)
120 hours: 140 mph
Meteorologist Jonathan Erdman said that “a combination of factors will determine where the hurricane eventually goes." He also said that if the high is weaker, Hurricane Lee may recurve out to sea. If it's stronger, it could impact the East Coast of the U.S.
Meanwhile, the National Weather Forecast Service has warned North Carolina residents against going to the sea even if Hurricane Lee turns towards the ocean. It hinted that dangerous rip currents, strong beach surges, and large breaking waves cannot be ruled out.
FAQs:
When does the tropical storm turn into Hurricane Lee?
Weather forecasters have said that what is dubbed a tropical storm may turn into Hurricane Lee of category 4 on Saturday and may hit the Atlantic Ocean.
Why have residents been warned?
Residents of North Carolina have been warned of strong rip currents, strong beach surges, and large breaking waves even if Hurricane Lee turns to the sea.
