Storm Lee Causes Widespread Power Outages in Northeast US and Canada

Storm Lee, now a post-tropical cyclone, has begun lashing the northeast United States and Canada, causing heavy rains and power outages. The storm is expected to make landfall in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick with hurricane-force winds. Coastal flooding, high waves, and strong gusts are already occurring in parts of the region. The US National Hurricane Center has issued advisories warning of dangerous conditions. The Biden administration has declared an emergency for Maine, providing federal assistance. Utilities report tens of thousands of customers without power.