We are now less than five days from a potential hurricane event and can start discussing possible details/outcomes.
While Hurricane Lee, which is expected to slow down as it approaches the coast, may be seen as good news because the center will be over much cooler water & weakening, a slower moving hurricane/tropical storm can be worse in many ways.
A slow moving tropical system is a prolific rain producer. Water is the number one killer, either storm surge and/or rainfall flooding.
For many this might be a power outage/falling tree wind event, but for many more it could be a widespread flood event.
Based on these early details, by this weekend folks should be ready to be unable to travel & stay at home for days and days without power if necessary.
We are now less than five days from a potential hurricane event and can start discussing possible details/outcomes.
While Hurricane Lee, which is expected to slow down as it approaches the coast, may be seen as good news because the center will be over much cooler water &… pic.twitter.com/A7AG9WyG0d— Craig Setzer, CCM (@CraigSetzer) September 12, 2023
Heavy rains in central MA. More rain on tap. Hurricane Lee remains a concern for this weekend. pic.twitter.com/c2s7lnrpLc
— NWS Northeast RFC (@NWSNERFC) September 12, 2023
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