Hurricane Lee already passed Nova Scotia in 2023; it is not an active threat now. It made landfall in far western Nova Scotia as a post‑tropical cyclone on Saturday, September 16, 2023, around 4 p.m. Atlantic time.

Quick Scoop: When did Hurricane Lee hit Nova Scotia?

  • Hurricane Lee transitioned to a post‑tropical storm shortly before reaching Atlantic Canada.
  • The center of the storm came ashore near Long Island and the Bay of Fundy coast in western Nova Scotia on the afternoon of September 16, 2023 (about 4 p.m. AT).
  • By the time of landfall, sustained winds were around 110 km/h (about 70 mph), just below Category 1 hurricane strength.
  • After crossing Nova Scotia, Lee moved north through the Bay of Fundy toward New Brunswick and weakened further overnight into Sunday.

Local impacts in Nova Scotia

  • Strong wind gusts over 110 km/h were recorded at Halifax airport, with 90–110 km/h gusts in parts of southwestern Nova Scotia.
  • Rainfall totals in southwestern Nova Scotia reached roughly 30–60 mm, along with large waves and coastal hazards that prompted police warnings to stay off the roads and away from the shoreline.
  • The system contributed to power outages and hazardous travel across parts of Nova Scotia and neighboring provinces.

If you’re asking about a future hit

Lee was a 2023 storm, so it will not “hit” Nova Scotia again; that event is over. For any new tropical system in the future, timing and track can change quickly, so residents should follow Environment Canada, the Canadian Hurricane Centre, and local emergency officials for real‑time updates.

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