Where is Hurricane Lee Headed?
According to the National Hurricane Center , Hurricane Lee is on a path toward the New England region of the United States. This also includes Nova Scotia along the east coast of Canada.
What Category is Hurricane Lee?
While Hurricane Lee was at one point a Category 5 , it has been downgraded to a Category 1 as it approaches the United States, according to researchers at PBS News. Still, any category of hurricane should be taken seriously , as even a Category 1, tropical storm, or tropical depression can cause significant damage and prove life-threatening.
Impacts of Hurricane Lee
Notably, according to Fox Weather, Hurricane Lee is producing winds of hurricane strength approximately 100 miles from the center , with tropical storm strength winds reaching about 300 miles past the eye itself. Beyond that, Cape Cod, Massachusetts is expected to experience wind gusts up to approximately 60 miles per hour , according to the Cape Cod Times. Furthermore, NBC News notes that maximum sustained winds of Hurricane Lee have reached 85 miles per hour.
The Weather Channel indicates that Maine and other parts of New England, as well as parts of Canada, will experience coastal flooding. When it comes to precipitation, eastern Maine may experience rainfall of 3-5+ inches. Similarly, Reuters indicates that parts of Canada in and around the storm’s path may experience rainfall of up to 100 mm (just under 4 inches) . Maine and other New England states may also experience isolated flooding in metropolitan areas.
Where is Hurricane Lee Expected to Make Landfall?
Hurricane Lee is expected to make landfall over eastern Maine and western Canada, including New Brunswick and Nova Scotia beginning Friday, September 15, 2023.
- Water damage cleanup , ranging from significant flood damage to managing the effects of a leaking roof.
- Fire damage cleanup , including soot removal and smoke damage cleanup.
- Mold damage cleanup , when excessive moisture after a hurricane gives mold an opening to grow.
- Biohazard remediation , to clean biological and chemical contaminants that may be present after the storm.
- Residential construction services , available for both small and large construction jobs.
- Commercial construction services , for small local businesses, multi-million square foot office buildings, and more.
- Roof tarping and board-up services , available before and after a hurricane or severe storm event.
- Deodorization services , available to help remove scents ranging from sewage stench to smoke.
- Vandalism and graffiti removal , to help protect against possible theft, intrusions, animals, and other unwanted activity in your home or business when it may be vacated or vulnerable.
Are you Prepared for a Hurricane?
As Hurricane Lee has demonstrated, even lesser-affected parts of the country, like Maine and the greater New England area, can still be hit by these potentially catastrophic storms. Similarly, the western half of the United States is not immune, either, given Hurricane Hilary hit California in August 2023 .
- Locate your nearest storm shelter using this FEMA resource for assistance .
- Keep your car’s gas tank full.
- Put together an emergency supply kit, including items such as water, non-perishable food, phone chargers, medicine, passports, and other must-have belongings.
- Unplug appliances if you choose to evacuate your home.
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Sources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-lee-path-category-new-england-canada/
https://usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2023/09/15/maine-power-outage-map/70862360007/