At a Glance

Tropical Storm Lee is approaching hurricane strength.It will pass north of the northern Leeward Islands this weekend as an intense hurricane.It's far too soon to tell what land areas this hurricane may threaten next week.Interests in Bermuda, the U.S. East Coast and Atlantic Canada should monitor the forecast for next week.

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Lee has become a hurricane and has a future of rapid intensification, then potential impacts next week. For our latest forecast, click .

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