With heavy rain and strong winds in forecast, officials warn Maritimers not to take Hurricane Lee lightly

Residents throughout the Maritimes are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Lee. As Zack Power reports, it’s expected to impact both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick — bringing a risk of flash flooding and power outages throughout the weekend as some areas are projected to experience up to 100 milimetres of rain and wind gusts over 120 kilometres per hour.

• Weather warnings issued across N.S., N.B. as Hurricane Lee set to strike