Now a Post-Tropical Storm, Lee Moves Into Gulf of St. Lawrence

Waves crash against a breakwater in Port Maitland, N.S. as post-tropical cyclone Lee approaches on Sept. 16, 2023. The Canadian Press/Bill Curry

Thousands remained without power Sunday as post-tropical storm Lee gradually moved out of the Maritimes, leaving a trail of downed trees and coastlines damaged by pounding surf.

By midday the storm had moved past Prince Edward Island and into the Gulf of St. Lawrence where it was to pass west of the Magdalen Islands and reach northern Newfoundland in the evening hours.