Hurricane Lee Information

Exeter, NH - September 14th, 2023: We continue to monitor the progression of Hurricane Lee as this tropical system continues to move north toward New England.

A Tropical Storm Watch remains in place along our immediate coastline only as a slowly weakening Hurricane Lee is expected to move into the Gulf of Maine by late Friday night or early Saturday morning, according to the latest information from the National Weather Service.

While the latest track keeps the center of Lee and the greatest impacts well north and east of our area and the New Hampshire coastline, the wind field is expected to expand, meaning there is potential for some tropical storm conditions to begin by Friday afternoon, mainly along the coast.

Based on the current forecast, significant impacts are not anticipated in Exeter, where winds could gust to 30 mph Friday night and possibly up to 40 to 45 mph with showers on Saturday. Winds should ease by Saturday night with only breezy conditions in our area on Sunday, the NWS said.

Please keep in mind that Lee is expected to create high surf and dangerous rip currents. Anyone visiting coastal beaches this weekend should be aware of the threat and the likelihood of hazardous conditions.

Some details of Lee’s track are still uncertain, so it’s important to stay updated on the latest information.

Remember that in the event of an emergency, please call 911.

N.H. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Robert Buxton has provided the following safety tips:

• Sign up for NH Alerts to receive free emergency notifications including weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
• Monitor storm updates from the National Weather Service and local radio and television stations.
• Prepare your home: Keep rain gutters and downspouts clear of debris, move vehicles to a safe location, trim trees that may fall and cause damage, and prepare your generator in case you lose power.
• Tie down or bring indoors any objects that might be blown around by hurricane winds (outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans, display racks, signs and any other loose objects that are normally left outside).
• Follow instructions from local emergency officials and know how to safely evacuate should you be told to do so.
• Rip currents can be stronger both before and after a storm. Avoid beach activities until weather conditions improve.

Additional information can be found at: https://www.readynh.gov/disasters/hurricanes.htm