The National Hurricane Center on Tuesday reported the emergence of Tropical Storm Lee in the Atlantic, with predictions indicating its transformation into a formidable hurricane by week’s end.
As of Tuesday, the center of Tropical Storm Lee, originating between Western Africa and the Windward Islands, is anticipated to maintain its west-northwestward course at 15 mph, accompanied by sustained winds of 35 mph, according to the NHC. The NHC has further projected its development into a potential “major hurricane.”
5PM AST Sep 5: Tropical Storm #Lee expected to rapidly intensify into an extremely dangerous hurricane by the weekend. Stay up to date with the latest at https://t.co/tW4KeGe9uJ pic.twitter.com/uiYYCjKHG3
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 5, 2023
This developing storm comes on the heels of Hurricane Idalia, which recently inflicted a trail of devastation across the Southeast.
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