Hurricane Lee already passed Massachusetts in mid-September 2023; it is not an active threat now.

Was Hurricane Lee going to “hit” Massachusetts?

  • Lee never made landfall in Massachusetts; instead, it passed offshore on its way toward Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
  • Massachusetts still saw impacts from the outer bands: tropical-storm-force winds, rough surf, and some coastal flooding, especially on Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard.

Timing for Massachusetts (2023 event)

For the 2023 storm:

  • Tropical-storm-force winds (39+ mph) were expected to reach parts of New England Friday afternoon, with the worst conditions Saturday.
  • In Massachusetts, rain and wind began Friday night on Cape Cod and the islands after about 9 p.m., reaching the Boston area after midnight into Saturday.
  • The closest pass and peak impacts for coastal/eastern Massachusetts were during the day on Saturday (September 16, 2023), before Lee moved farther north into Canada by late Saturday and Sunday.

How strong were conditions in Massachusetts?

  • Along most of the Massachusetts coast, conditions were similar to a strong nor’easter: gusty winds, some downed branches/trees, minor coastal flooding, and dangerous surf and rip currents.
  • The highest risks were for boaters and people near the water because of large waves and rip currents rather than a classic, direct hurricane strike.

“Latest news” and what to do now

  • As of now, Hurricane Lee is over and is part of the 2023 hurricane season history, with no current landfall threat to Massachusetts.
  • For any future storms, always check the National Hurricane Center and your local National Weather Service office for real-time forecasts, watches, and warnings. These official outlets give the most accurate timing for when wind, rain, and surge will arrive in each part of Massachusetts.

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