Hurricane Lee is has been tracking farther east, toward Nova Scotia, but the storm is expected to have widespread impacts across Maine, especially Down East. Current projections estimate that high winds will start to hit the southern tip of Maine overnight on Saturday morning, and wind speeds will maintain ferocity throughout the afternoon. Along with high winds, periods of heavy rainfall are likely throughout inland Maine on Saturday. You can follow Hurricane Lee’s predicted path with the National Weather Service’s live map.
Live: Track Hurricane Lee’s path as it moves toward Maine
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