Hurricane Lee stays off the coast but brings strong winds, rip currents

ORLANDO, Fla. — Hurricane Lee looks to stay 700 miles or more off our Florida East coast.

Hurricane Lee is currently taking aim for Atlantic Canada or possibly Maine’s coastline by the weekend.

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In the meantime, a tropical storm watch is in effect for Bermuda as Lee is expected to track just west.

Most of the Eastern U.S. coast will experience high waves and rip currents as a result of Lee.

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East Central Florida beaches will see the highest waves on Thursday.

Additionally, beach erosion is possible during high tides from Thursday to Saturday.

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We will also see scattered afternoon storms through the weekend, with some cooler air temperatures as well.

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