Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee Hits Nova Scotia with Near-Hurricane Strength
On Saturday, Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee made landfall in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia with near-hurricane strength, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph, just below the 74 mph threshold for a Category 1 hurricane.
Earlier in the week, Lee threatened the U.S. East Coast with life-threatening surf and rip currents as it moved up the Atlantic Ocean. On Saturday, the storm brought heavy rain, powerful winds, and dangerous storm surge to parts of New England.
In Massachusetts, Lee pounded coastal areas with gusts reaching up to 63 mph. However, Gov. Maura Healey declared the storm’s effects on the state to be minimal and lifted the states of emergency.
“I’m grateful for residents and public safety officials who have been responding to and preparing for severe weather and flooding throughout the week,” Gov. Healey said.
As of 5 p.m. EDT, the center of the storm was situated about 80 miles south-southeast of Eastport, Maine, and approximately 150 miles west-southwest of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
This is a breaking news story, and updates will be provided as they become available.
(Source: CBS News)