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Atlantic storm Lee delivers winds, rain to New England and Maritime Canada

Atlantic storm Lee — which made landfall at near-hurricane strength, bringing destructive winds and torrential rains to New England and Maritime Canada — kept weakening Sunday after officials withdrew warnings and predicted the storm would disappear early this week.

By The Canadian Press and AP

Sept. 17, 2023

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A warning sign is displayed on Park Loop Rd. along shoreline closure at Acadia National Park in Maine on Saturday, Sept. 16. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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A tourist struggles with his rain poncho in strong wind as weather associated with Storm Lee hits the region, Saturday, Sept. 16, in Bar Harbor, Maine. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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Visitors walk along the waterfront in strong wind and rain as weather associated with Hurricane Lee hits the region, Saturday, Sept. 16, in Bar Harbor, Maine.
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Waves come ashore, Saturday, Sept. 15, in Hampton Beach, N.H. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of New England and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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Waves crash against a breakwater in Port Maitland, Nova Scotia, Canada, as post-tropical cyclone Lee approaches on Saturday, Sept. 16.
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A downed tree hangs on power lines as post-tropical storm Lee approaches in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, on Saturday, Sept. 16.
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City of Saint John workers put caution tape around a large tree that fell in King's Square, in Saint John, N.B on Saturday, Sept. 16. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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Waves at Port Maitland Beach crash as post-tropical cyclone Lee approaches in Port Maitland, Nova Scotia, Canada, on Saturday, Sept. 16.
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A city worker views a wave crashing along a walkway during storm Lee, Saturday, Sept. 16, in Bar Harbor, Maine.
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A girl braves wet and windy conditions to walk her dog on a pier during storm Lee, Saturday, Sept. 16, in Bar Harbor, Maine. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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Two people dance in the rain during storm Lee, Saturday, Sept. 16, in Bar Harbor, Maine. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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A man struggles to walk through strong winds in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Saturday, Sept. 16. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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The SS Acadia sits in the Halifax Harbour with Georges Island in the distance at high tide in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Saturday, Sept. 16. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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Waves crash against a seawall Saturday, Sept. 15, in Saco, Maine. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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A barricade keeps people away from the crashing waves at the Queen's Marque in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Saturday, Sept. 16. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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A woman struggles to keep her tent upright at the encampment in Victoria Park in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Saturday, Sept. 16. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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Point Pleasant Park is closed in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Saturday, Sept. 16. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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Waves crash along the Halifax waterfront in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Saturday, Sept. 16. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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A woman crosses the street to avoid downed power lines and trees in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Saturday, Sept. 16. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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A woman takes a photograph of the crashing waves leading to the Halifax Harbor at the Queen's Marque public space in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Saturday, Sept. 16. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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Visitors stroll by tourist shops in the rain during storm Lee, Saturday, Sept. 16, in Bar Harbor, Maine. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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Waves crash against the rocks at Portland Head Light, Saturday, Sept. 15, in South Portland, Maine. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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A downed tree is shown in a yard in Fredericton, N.B. on Saturday, Sept. 16. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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A cyclist and a woman stop to clear debris from the storm drain as rain falls in Fredericton, N.B. on Saturday, Sept. 16. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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A pedestrian walks with an umbrella along King Street in Fredericton, N.B. on Saturday, Sept. 16. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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Personnel with the New Brunswick department of transportation and infrastructure block the road next to a large tree that fell on Woodstock Road in Fredericton, N.B., on Saturday, Sept. 16. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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A downed tree lays across in Fredericton, N.B. on Saturday, Sept. 16. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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Motorists wait for a tree to be cleared that fell on Woodstock Road in Fredericton, N.B., on Saturday, Sept. 16. Severe conditions were predicted across parts of Massachusetts and Maine, and hurricane conditions could hit the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where the storm, Lee, downgraded early Saturday from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone, was expected to make landfall later in the day.
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People watch rough surf and waves, remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, crash along the shore of Bailey Island, Maine, on Saturday, Sept 16.
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People watch waves from Lee, Saturday, Sept. 16, in Rye, N.H. The storm is expected to make landfall Saturday in Canada at near hurricane strength and then move farther into the region.
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People watch waves from Lee, Saturday, Sept. 16, in Rye, N.H. The storm is expected to make landfall Saturday in Canada at near hurricane strength and then move farther into the region.
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People watch waves from Lee, Saturday, Sept. 16, in Rye, N.H. The storm is expected to make landfall Saturday in Canada at near hurricane strength and then move farther into the region.
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People watch waves from Lee, Saturday, Sept. 16, in Rye, N.H. The storm is expected to make landfall Saturday in Canada at near hurricane strength and then move farther into the region.
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A woman walks along the rocks near waves from Lee, Saturday, Sept. 16, in Rye, N.H. The storm is expected to make landfall Saturday in Canada at near hurricane strength and then move farther into the region.
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Raging surf hits Otter Point in Acadia National Park as severe weather associated with storm Lee pounds the region, Saturday, Sept. 16, in Bar Harbor, Maine.
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Chris Crawford, of Mount Desert Island, Maine, films the raging surf near Otter Point in Acadia National Park as severe weather associated with storm Lee pounds the region, Saturday, Sept. 16, in Bar Harbor, Maine.
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A worker prepares to unload diesel fuel from the Eden Star, a 70-foot tour boat that broke free of its mooring during storm Lee, Saturday, Sept. 16, in Bar Harbor, Maine,
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The Eden Star, a 70-foot tour boat, is secured to the shore after breaking free of its mooring during storm Lee, Saturday, Sept. 16, in Bar Harbor, Maine,
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This image provided by Maine State Police shows the vehicle of an Ohio driver who suffered minor injuries Saturday, Sept. 16, after tree downed by the remnants of tropical storm Lee went through his windshield on Route 11 in Moro Plantation, Maine, according to Maine State Police. John Yoder, 23, of Apple Creek, Ohio attempted to stop but couldn’t avoid the tree. Yoder suffered minor cuts but the other five passengers in the van were not injured. Police blamed high winds for the downed tree.

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