Hurricane Lee has a new description from the National Hurricane Center. Still, its impacts remain the same for New England and the western Canadian Maritimes.
1-3 feet of storm surge expected with Lee along coastlines
Rising waters from a combination of storm surge and tide will flood typically dry areas near the coast. The coasts of Cape Cod and New England are expected to experience 1-3 feet of surge, while Long Island may see 1-2 feet. According to the NHC, the most significant flooding will happen along the immediate coast, where the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves that could reach 10-18 feet or higher, depending on proximity to the storm with Downeast Maine forecast to receive the highest waves.The strongest onshore winds are now expected to occur before high tide which should help counteract the coastal flood threat.
"It’s hard to tell with Maine. You can never really be sure what you’re getting here," Portland, Maine, resident Logan MacDonald said. "Seems like the weather changes every five minutes but with storms you really just go out, and prepare, buy all of the essentials. Some candles, you know and hope for the best."
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