Hurricane Lee is hurdling towards our province.

Lee will move into western Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick tomorrow with heavy rain, high winds and large waves.

Environment Canada says it will weaken quickly Saturday night, and there will be lingering conditions on Sunday.

The Tri-Counties, along with Queens County are under a Hurricane Watch.

Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for most of mainland Nova Scotia.

The wind will likely be the worst in the western part of the province, gusts could be up to 120 kilometres an hour.

Forecasters say Lee will be a wide storm, effects could be felt up to 300 kilometres away.

Heavy rain hit the Valley yesterday and caused some flooding, Lee could cause more widespread floods.

20 foot waves are possible for the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia tomorrow, a storm surge warning may be required.

Nova Scotia Power will activate its emergency operations centre today.

The province listed several places that will be shelters for those experiencing homelessness.