Hurricane Lee officially strengthened to a Category 5 storm Thursday night and is looking evermore impressive on satellite imagery – still safely away from land. And while still expected to be a powerful storm, Lee has now weakened to a Category 3 strength. Interests in the Leeward Islands still should keep an eye on the storm's development as it could impact the islands. Large ocean swells are likely to reach the Lesser Antilles, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico by the weekend or into early next week, according to the National Hurricane Center. Hurricane Lee is a 105-mph system located about 285 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands, according to the hurricane center's latest advisory. It's moving west-northwest at 9 mph. At this time, no watches or warnings are in effect as it remains far away from land. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/weather/hurricane/hurricane-lee-track-advisory-latest/67-686be8f7-d944-494c-97fd-0fb4ae0d1093 ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay