The system has sustained winds in excess of 60 mph and is producing widespread wind, rain and surge for the United States’ mid- and upper-east coast, chief meteorologist Tom Terry said.
Certified meteorologist Kassandra Crimi said the storm will affect the southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states this weekend.
“Heavy rain could lead to flash and urban flooding from North Carolina to New Jersey,” she said. “Large storm surge is possible for the Pamlico and Albemarle sounds as well as the Chesapeake Bay.”
At Central Florida’s beaches, seas will remain dangerous.
Life-threatening rip currents and rough seas are expected, with a small craft advisory in place until 8 p.m. Saturday, Crimi said.
Terry will update you on the latest local impacts, starting at 4 p.m. on Channel 9 Eyewitness News.
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Post-tropical cyclone Lee: Waves crash ashore from Post-tropical cyclone Lee on Saturday in Lubec, Maine. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: People walk in the rain and wind from Post-tropical cyclone Lee on Saturday in Bar Harbor, Maine. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: A resident walks her dog on a beach during post-tropical cyclone Lee in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, on Saturday. (Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: A worker arrives at a grocery store to help empty the freezers after the store lost power during post-tropical cyclone Lee in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, on Saturday. (Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: People walk as the wind and rain from Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee affects the area on Saturday in Eastport, Maine. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: Steve Makdessi is buffeted by the wind from Post-tropical cyclone Lee on Saturday in Eastport, Maine. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: A resident walks across Market Wharf after his boat was rescued during Post-tropical cyclone Lee in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, on Saturday. (Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: A pine tree lays on power lines after it was knocked over due to Post-tropical cyclone Lee on Saturday in Eastport, Maine. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: An uprooted tree is tangled in a power line during Post-tropical cyclone Lee in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, on Saturday. (Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: Deer shelter in front of a home during post-tropical cyclone Lee in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, on Saturday. (Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: Kelly Forfa takes an order from customers at her Breakwater Bagels and More restaurant in Eastport, Maine, despite a power outage on Saturday. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: A deer eats crab apples that fell from a tree due to the wind from Post-tropical cyclone Lee on Saturday in Lubec, Maine. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
