Post-Tropical Storm Lee Brings Chaos and Power Outages to Canada and Maine: Assess the Impact
Post-tropical storm Lee has unleashed heavy rainfall, destructive winds, and coastal flooding in Canada and Maine. This has led to widespread power outages, dangerous coastal conditions with large waves, and authorities urging people to stay indoors.
Lee, previously a formidable hurricane, is now packing sustained winds of 60 mph as it moves northward following its landfall on Long Island in Nova Scotia on Saturday. Eastern Maine and New Brunswick are anticipating an additional inch of rain, with Lee posing a continued risk of flooding in urban areas in these regions.
As of Saturday, Nova Scotia is grappling with 130,250 customers without electricity, while nearly 60,000 homes and businesses in Maine have also lost power. Wind gusts reached 83 mph in Perry, Maine, and 63 mph in Roque Bluffs, Maine.
Lee is expected to gradually weaken throughout Sunday and Monday, offering some respite to the rain and wind-battered regions of the northeastern United States and Canada. The cyclone’s trajectory is projected to shift eastward, moving swiftly across the Canadian Maritimes on Sunday before venturing into the North Atlantic by early Monday.
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- Depression Lee Past Wind Swath – Advisory 47A as of 2023-09-17
- Tropical Storm Lee 2023 5-day Past Max Winds as of 2023-09-17
September 15, 2023 | Category 1 Hurricane Lee to Impact Parts Of Atlantic Canada And New England on Friday
Hurricane Lee is anticipated to impact parts of coastal New England and Atlantic Canada on Friday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds reaching at least 39 mph, which could result in flooding and power outages. Lee’s core is projected to remain offshore along the US East Coast. Up to 4 inches of rain is expected in parts of New England, Nova Scotia, and Canada from Friday night into Saturday.
As of early Friday, Lee, categorized as a Category 1 hurricane, was located approximately 215 miles northwest of Bermuda, boasting maximum sustained winds of 85 mph.
On Thursday, Lee brought strong winds and tropical storm conditions to Bermuda, leading to power outages on the island.
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September 13, 2023 | Category 3 Hurricane Lee May Impact Parts Of Bermuda, Atlantic Canada And New England: Get Actionable Insights on EigenPrism
Hurricane Lee, a powerful Cat 3 hurricane, is expected to make a northward turn during the middle of the week and continue in that direction into the weekend. The center of Lee will pass Bermuda on Thursday & will approach New England or Atlantic Canada this week.
As of Wednesday morning, Lee was situated approximately 460 miles south of Bermuda and heading west-northwest. It has maximum sustained winds of 115 miles/hr.
Lee’s intensity may vary through midweek and is anticipated to become a Category 2 storm on Wednesday. It might churn down to a Category 1 hurricane after impacting Bermuda. Despite the weakening, Lee’s wind field is projected to expand, meaning its impacts will be felt over a larger area
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‘Hurricane Lee Sep 2023 Forecast Impact Summary – Template‘
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