Post-tropical cyclone Lee brought strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous storm surge to parts of New England and southeastern Canada this weekend, resulting in one death in Searsport, Maine. The storm had maximum sustained wind speeds of 70 miles per hour when it made landfall in Nova Scotia, just a few miles short of the threshold necessary for a Category 1 hurricane. The storm is now weakening and officials have withdrawn some warnings, expecting it to disappear early this week.
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Post-tropical cyclone Lee is expected to make landfall in Nova Scotia, Canada Saturday afternoon, bringing tropical storm conditions and coastal flooding to Maine's coast. The storm was a Category 1 hurricane on Friday and at one point had Category 5 strength. Residents in the affected areas are advised to take necessary precautions and follow the instructions of local officials as the National Hurricane Center continues to monitor the storm.
A hurricane watch has been issued for parts of the northeast United States and Canada, stretching from Stonington, Maine to the U.S.-Canadian border. A tropical storm watch has also been issued for parts of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Rhode Island, Maine and Massachusetts, including Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The hurricane is expected to bring heavy rainfall and coastal flooding to the region on Friday night and Saturday, with the potential for life-threatening flooding late Friday and Saturday.
This article discusses the disruption to daily life caused by a thick, hazardous haze caused by wildfires in Quebec and Nova Scotia. The haze has caused players to be chased from ballfields, actors to be chased from Broadway stages, and thousands of flights to be delayed. The EPA has issued an air quality alert and urged people to take precautions to protect their health. The haze is expected to persist into Thursday and possibly the weekend.
Wildfires in eastern Canada are causing hazardous air quality conditions in the eastern United States, with cities such as New York City and Detroit having some of the worst air quality worldwide. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released a radar-based analysis showing near-surface smoke over the U.S., and citizens are advised to limit their outdoor activities.
OCEARCH tracked a massive 1,400-pound great white shark, named Breton, off the coast of North Carolina this weekend. Breton's migration data showed that the shark pinged off the coast of North Carolina in late March of 2023, indicating that the Outer Banks are a common spring staging area for great whites before they migrate north for the summer. OCEARCH's data provides insight into the behavior and migration patterns of great whites, which can help inform conservation efforts and protect these animals.