Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee has made landfall in Nova Scotia, eastern Canada, after bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and coastal flooding to parts of New England and Canada. According to Poweroutage.us, over 98,000 utility customers in Maine are currently without power due to the storm.
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee made landfall on Long Island in Digby County
Lee made landfall on Long Island in Digby County, Nova Scotia, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph. Although Lee has transitioned from a hurricane to a post-tropical cyclone. It is still producing hurricane-force winds at 75 mph and may bring hurricane conditions to Eastern Canada upon landfall.
The storm is currently located about 50 miles south-southeast of Eastport, Maine. Strong wind gusts are expected in various regions, with the city of Rockland along the coast potentially experiencing 65 mph winds.
Tropical Cyclone Lee brings 1 to 4 inches of rain
Lee is expected to bring 1 to 4 inches of rain to eastern Massachusetts, Maine, western Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. These strong winds could lead to downed trees and potential power outages. Additionally, heavy rainfall from Lee may result in localized urban and small-stream flooding in certain areas.
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee storm surge poses a risk of coastal flooding in Atlantic Canada. It is accompanied by large and hurtful waves near the shores. A hurricane watch is in effect for New Brunswick from the U.S./Canada border to Point Lepreau, including Grand Manan Island, and across most of Nova Scotia. Furthermore, a tropical storm warning is in effect for all of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, the Magdalen Islands, and northern New Brunswick. Source and visit thedailycourierng for more .