"Unpredictable Hurricane Lee Threatens East Coast with Increasing Intensity"

Hurricane Lee has defied meteorological expectations by rapidly intensifying into a Category 5 hurricane before dropping to a still-dangerous Category 3. This unprecedented growth could be a sign of more major hurricanes in the future, as warmer ocean temperatures act as fuel for these storms. Experts warn that higher latitudes, including cities like Washington, D.C., New York, and Boston, could be at risk. Additionally, the increasing intensity of hurricanes means that they can remain dangerous even when moving inland, causing significant damage to communities farther from the coast. While it is uncertain how close Lee will come to the U.S. East Coast, it is expected to generate high seas and rip currents along the Eastern Seaboard.