Hurricane Lee expected to affect New England and Atlantic Canada

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First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 5:32 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Hurricane Lee is expected to bring hurricane conditions and storm surge to parts of New England and Atlantic Canada beginning Friday. Tropical Storm Brett is also forecast to form in the Atlantic and strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday.

SO WHAT?

The forecast storms could create significant coastal hazards and disruption across parts of the northeastern United States and Canada.

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northernpen.caen

Ahead of Lee, New England sees hurricane and storm surge

Aug 19, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC

northernpen.caen

Tropical Storm Brett is forecast to form in the Atlantic and become a hurricane by Wednesday

Aug 19, 2026, 8:47 AM UTC

northernpen.caen

Hurricane Lee Track: The storm will hit parts of New England and Atlantic Canada beginning Friday

Aug 19, 2026, 5:32 AM UTC