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In reply to the discussion: The Perfect Storm Hurricane Sandy [View all]lovuian
(19,362 posts)100. Update for today Sandy will affect area for four days and warm water over North Carolina
http://www.boston.com/news/weather/weather_wisdom/2012/10/sandy_moves_slowly_north_milli.html
Boston news for Will
Sandy is once again a hurricane as of mid-morning. Whether this gets called a strong tropical storm or a minimal hurricane the next couple days is less important than the size of the storm. Although Sandy is losing some of its tropical characteristics it will continue to be a very large storm. There have been reports of 60 mile per hour winds some 300 miles from the center of the storm. Sandy will also gain energy from the jet stream and may get some more as it moves over warmer water later in the weekend. You can see from the map below that the water off the coast of North Carolina is very warm and this will help energize the storm. Normally, tropical systems are very compact and affect areas under 100 miles from the center. Sandy is transitioning into a hybrid storm that is part tropical and part like a nor'easter. When it hits the coast next week, it will have the size of winter storm covering hundreds of miles and the strength of a minimal hurricane
the warm water is going to give it energy
Boston news for Will
Sandy is once again a hurricane as of mid-morning. Whether this gets called a strong tropical storm or a minimal hurricane the next couple days is less important than the size of the storm. Although Sandy is losing some of its tropical characteristics it will continue to be a very large storm. There have been reports of 60 mile per hour winds some 300 miles from the center of the storm. Sandy will also gain energy from the jet stream and may get some more as it moves over warmer water later in the weekend. You can see from the map below that the water off the coast of North Carolina is very warm and this will help energize the storm. Normally, tropical systems are very compact and affect areas under 100 miles from the center. Sandy is transitioning into a hybrid storm that is part tropical and part like a nor'easter. When it hits the coast next week, it will have the size of winter storm covering hundreds of miles and the strength of a minimal hurricane
the warm water is going to give it energy
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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