Hurricane and tropical storm watches are in effect for coastal New England as Hurricane Lee threatens to deliver a blow to parts of the region as well as Atlantic Canada later this week and into the weekend.Th

e massive storm was churning about 380 miles south-southwest of Bermuda, according to a 5 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center.

A storm surge watch has also been issued for southeastern Massachusetts, the center said.Hurricane Lee’s track is coming into focus and its massive wind field threatens to deliver strong winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding.

The storm was a Category 2 hurricane as of Wednesday afternoon, with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.