Hurricane Lee will hit Atlantic Canada Saturday

Hurricane Lee is expected to hit Atlantic Canada on Saturday

The storm is currently a Category 1 hurricane

Lee is expected to weaken as it moves northward

Residents in the affected areas are being advised to take precautions

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Potential power outages and flooding are expected

The storm will bring strong winds and heavy rain

Lee is the latest in a series of storms to hit the region this hurricane season

Hurricane Lee will hit Atlantic Canada Saturday

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