Tropical Storm Watch, Storm Surge Watch issued for southeastern Massachusetts ahead of Hurricane Lee arrival

BOSTON – The newest advisory for Hurricane Lee has been issued by the National Hurricane Center which has resulted in “Watches” for southeastern Massachusetts.

According to the NOAA, tropical storm conditions, heavy rainfall, and high surf are expected to impact Bermuda beginning early Thursday, and a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the island.

Hurricane conditions, heavy rainfall, and coastal flooding are possible in portions of eastern Maine on Saturday, and a Hurricane Watch has been issued for that area.

There is the potential for life-threatening storm surge flooding in portions of southeastern Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and Nantucket, late Friday and Saturday, where a Storm Surge Watch has been issued.

Tropical storm conditions are possible over a large portion of coastal New England, including Cape Cod, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and Block Island, where a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued.

Strong winds and heavy rain are also expected in the area for late Friday and Saturday.