Boston could see sustained tropical-storm-force-winds by Friday evening through the first part of the weekend, and concerns are growing that with leaves still on trees. The expected wind and possible heavy rain could snap branches and limbs and pull down power lines, leaving thousands of people in the dark.
is issued when tropical-storm-force winds are expected within the storm warning area within 36 hours. These winds could be accompanied by a storm surge, coastal flooding and/or river flooding.is issued when tropical-storm-force winds are possible within the storm watch area, generally within 48 hours.is issued when hurricane-force-winds are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.A map showing current Storm Surge Watches in effect in advance of Hurricane Lee.
"Part of the issue here is as the storm passes by, the wind directions will change and that means some of the water will get caught up in Cape," said FOX Weather Meteorologist. "This is one of those storm fronts that the water kind of gets stuck, and you end up with this big salad bowl where the water is going side to side and as the wind shifts, it goes to a different part of the coastline, and it literally gets stuck into Cape Cod.
Hurricane Lee is expected to bring strong, possibly damaging wind gusts to the coastal regions of New England along with massive surf and heavy rain. The FOX Forecast Center expects Lee’s wind field to extend about 560 miles across, which would make impacts far-reaching in New England.The potential wind gusts from Hurricane Lee on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
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