Hurricane Lee Intensifies to Category 5, Warnings Issued for Caribbean Islands

The National Hurricane Center has reported that Hurricane Lee has explosively intensified into a Category 5 storm in the central tropical Atlantic Ocean. The storm is expected to peak as a monster 180 mph Cat 5 and is located about 705 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has warned that tropical storm conditions are possible on some islands, although the hurricane is not expected to make landfall. The storm is currently packing winds of up to 160 miles per hour and is expected to remain a major hurricane through early next week.

The National Hurricane Center has urged residents in the Caribbean to monitor the progress of the storm and to take necessary precautions. They have also warned that the storm could gain strength on Friday as it makes its way west.

The National Hurricane Center has advised people to stay informed of the storm’s progress and to take the necessary safety precautions. They have also urged people to follow the instructions of local authorities in order to stay safe.