New England on alert: Hurricane and Tropical Storm watches issued for much of coastline ahead of Lee's arrival

New England on alert: Hurricane and Tropical Storm watches issued for much of coastline ahead of Lee's arrival

The National Hurricane Center in coordination for local National Weather Services offices issued a Hurricane Watch from Stonington, Maine to the U.S.- Canada border and a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for from Watch Hill, Rhode Island to Stonington, Maine.

The National Hurricane Center in coordination for local National Weather Services offices issued a Hurricane Watch from Stonington, Maine to the U.S.- Canada border and a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for from Watch Hill, Rhode Island to Stonington, Maine.

Weather Authority: Wednesday morning forecast
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Weather Authority: Wednesday morning forecast

Morning rain will turn to mostly sunny skies Wednesday as temperatures reach a high of 80 degrees.

Morning rain will turn to mostly sunny skies Wednesday as temperatures reach a high of 80 degrees.

Hurricane Lee threatens New England with tropical-storm-force winds, dangerous surf over weekend

Hurricane Lee threatens New England with tropical-storm-force winds, dangerous surf over weekend

A U.S. landfall from Hurricane Lee is not expected as of the latest National Hurricane Center (NHC) advisory and instead, the forecast calls for Lee to hit Canada. But on Monday land was included in Lee’s forecast cone for the first time in the storm’s history.

A U.S. landfall from Hurricane Lee is not expected as of the latest National Hurricane Center (NHC) advisory and instead, the forecast calls for Lee to hit Canada. But on Monday land was included in Lee’s forecast cone for the first time in the storm’s history.

Weather Authority: Cloudy, foggy overnight leads to unsettled Sunday

Weather Authority: Cloudy, foggy overnight leads to unsettled Sunday

There could be spotty thundershower activity Sunday morning, but the sun should break out, which will juice the atmosphere, sparking another round of severe storms late Sunday afternoon.

There could be spotty thundershower activity Sunday morning, but the sun should break out, which will juice the atmosphere, sparking another round of severe storms late Sunday afternoon.

Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people

Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people

A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 2,000 people and damaging buildings and historic landmarks in major cities.

A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 2,000 people and damaging buildings and historic landmarks in major cities.

Hurricane Lee now powerful Category 4 storm as it barrels through Atlantic with eventual path uncertain

Hurricane Lee now powerful Category 4 storm as it barrels through Atlantic with eventual path uncertain

Hurricane Lee weakened slightly to a Category 4 storm after reaching Category 5 strength Thursday night. Lee is expected to remain a powerful storm through early next week as its potential path for East Coast impacts remains uncertain.

Hurricane Lee weakened slightly to a Category 4 storm after reaching Category 5 strength Thursday night. Lee is expected to remain a powerful storm through early next week as its potential path for East Coast impacts remains uncertain.