By Kate Murphy
The tropical storm warning will be in effect for southern New England on Friday night and extend to the north until Saturday.
The tropical storm and coastal flooding will start Friday night in the southern part of New England and move northward up along New England’s coast, and then over to Canada. The hazardous weather conditions may cause trees to fall and power outages.
Hurricane conditions are predicted to be present in parts of New Brunswick, and much of Nova Scotia on Saturday.
Lee is a Category 1, 80-mph sustained wind storm that’s moving at 20mph north. The center of the hurricane was predicted to be moving away from Bermuda on Friday night and towards New England’s coast and Canada.
Watches for hurricanes in force
New Brunswick, from the U.S. border with Canada to Point Lepreau and Grand Manan Island
Nova Scotia, from Digby up to Ecum Secum
It means hurricane-like conditions could occur within the area of the alert. Watches usually are issued at least 48 hours in advance of the expected first occurrence of winds with tropical storm force.
Warnings for tropical storms are in effect
Westport Mass. northwards to the U.S./Canada Border
Martha’s Vineyard
Nantucket
New Brunswick, from Fort Lawrence to the U.S./Canada Border including Grand Manan Island
New Brunswick, from Shediac up to Tidnish
Nova Scotia, Fort Lawrence to Point Tupper
The warning means tropical storm conditions will be expected in the area of concern within 36 hours.
Watches for tropical storms in force
Prince Edward Island
Magdalen Islands
New Brunswick, from Belledune up to Shediac
Nova Scotia, from Tidnish Cove to Aulds Cove
Nova Scotia, from Aulds Cove through Meat Cove and Point Tupper
Tropical storm conditions can be expected within 48 hours.
Storm surge forecasters warn that the surge could be between 3 and 6 feet in certain areas if the storm surge peaks during the high tide.
From Montauk Point in New York, east to the U.S./Canada Border
Cape Cod
Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket
Boston Harbor
Rockaway Inlet (N.Y.) to Montauk Point (N.Y.).
Long Island Sound
CBS News: Read the full story on Yahoo News about flights canceled and cruises rescheduled in advance of Hurricane Lee.
Strength and Impact of Lee: Lee will remain dangerous and large when it reaches the coasts of New England and Canada. On Friday night, tropical storm-force wind extended 345 miles out from Lee’s centre, and hurricane-force wind extended 115 miles.
What damage can a category 1 storm do? Category 1 hurricanes have winds between 74 and 95 miles per hour, which is strong enough to damage trees and other property. The National Weather Service states that “well-constructed frame houses could suffer damage to their roofs, shingles and vinyl siding. Trees with large branches will break and trees that are shallowly rooted may fall. Power outages could last from a few days to a week if there is extensive damage to poles and power lines.
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