Name: Hurricane Lee
Start: 2023
Location: Atlantic Ocean

Hurricane Lee (2023)

Category 5 Atlantic Hurricane • Peak winds: 165 mph (265 km/h)

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🌀 Category 5

Hurricane Lee reached Category 5 intensity on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

💨 165 mph

Peak sustained winds of 165 mph (265 km/h).

🌊 Atlantic Basin

Formed in the Atlantic Ocean during the 2023 hurricane season.

📍 Track History

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About Hurricane Lee

Hurricane Lee was a large and powerful Cape Verde hurricane that affected the northeastern US and Atlantic Canada.

Storm Statistics

Name: Lee
Year: 2023
Peak Category: 5 (Saffir-Simpson Scale)
Peak Winds: 165 mph (265 km/h)
Basin: Atlantic

Understanding Hurricane Categories

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale rates hurricanes from 1 to 5 based on sustained wind speed. Category 5 storms like Lee have winds of 157+ mph and cause catastrophic damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Hurricane Lee occur?

Hurricane Lee formed during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.

How strong was Hurricane Lee?

Hurricane Lee reached Category 5 intensity with peak sustained winds of 165 mph.

Where did Hurricane Lee make landfall?

For detailed track and landfall information about Hurricane Lee, check our storm tracker and historical hurricane data.