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In reply to the discussion: The Perfect Storm Hurricane Sandy [View all]lovuian
(19,362 posts)21. latest update Sandy slams Cuba, could hit US as 'Nor'easter on steroids'
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49546844/ns/weather/&ocid=ansmsnbc11
HAVANA Hurricane Sandy, strengthening rapidly after crossing the warm Caribbean Sea, slammed into southeastern Cuba early Thursday with 110 mph winds that cut power, damaged homes and blew over trees across the city of Santiago de Cuba.
The storm has a 70 percent chance of smacking the Northeast and mid-Atlantic next week with gale-force winds, flooding, heavy rain and maybe even snow, forecasters said.
"It could be a Nor'easter on steroids," National Weather Service meteorologist Robert Thompson told NBC station WHDH-TV in Boston. Nor'easters are powerful storms that come up offshore along the East Coast from the south and then increase in volatility with winds from the northeast.
HAVANA Hurricane Sandy, strengthening rapidly after crossing the warm Caribbean Sea, slammed into southeastern Cuba early Thursday with 110 mph winds that cut power, damaged homes and blew over trees across the city of Santiago de Cuba.
The storm has a 70 percent chance of smacking the Northeast and mid-Atlantic next week with gale-force winds, flooding, heavy rain and maybe even snow, forecasters said.
"It could be a Nor'easter on steroids," National Weather Service meteorologist Robert Thompson told NBC station WHDH-TV in Boston. Nor'easters are powerful storms that come up offshore along the East Coast from the south and then increase in volatility with winds from the northeast.
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A Billion dollar disaster It heads for the Bahamas next It is going Category 3 in a few hours OMG
lovuian
Oct 2012
#25
Government forecasters said there is a 90 percent chance — up from 60 percent two days earlier — tha
lovuian
Oct 2012
#82
The tracks looked like pasta but they all were heading towards my ass on TV today!!!! nt
MADem
Oct 2012
#4
Yeah, I'm hoping it fools us all and heads way east, or just finds a reason to poop out!
MADem
Oct 2012
#62
I'll hope for snow, because it won't flood my yard like rain! ( Eastern PA here.)
WinkyDink
Oct 2012
#10
At least its over for Jamaica and now recovery in the and yes this storm's winds are very different
lovuian
Oct 2012
#69
Hurricane Sandy kills 41 in Caribbean, targets U.S. Pictures of flooding horrendous
lovuian
Oct 2012
#92
Yep, if I was still living up there I would be preparing for my basement to flood
Digit
Oct 2012
#59
Wow, just checked. Earlier flights fully booked. Looks like everyone's trying to get out ahead.
mainer
Oct 2012
#40
Update for today Sandy will affect area for four days and warm water over North Carolina
lovuian
Oct 2012
#100
The Storm has intensified to 75 MPH winds and Florida is seeing 5 to 10 foot waves
lovuian
Oct 2012
#101