It certainly will affect Eastern Mass, though there is uncertainty as to whether there will be a direct hit on the cape. The 8am (September 2) official advisory from the National Hurricane Center puts the center of the (weakening) hurricane directly over Nantucket, and a hurricane watch remains in effect from about Weymouth (near Boston) to the Rhode Island border, with a tropical storm watch up to the NH border. These areas should be prepared for hurricane and tropical storm conditions, respectively, late Friday. Inland areas should be prepared for rain and wind, but not damaging wind levels. It is currently forecast to be around a category 2 hurricane at its closest point to land.
Hurricane Sandy is going to make a direct hit on New Jersey, however, Massachusetts will still feel significant affects from this very large storm.
Hurricane Earl has the potential to impact Virginia, but the exact path and impact of the storm are uncertain. It is important for residents in Virginia to stay informed about the latest updates from local authorities and meteorologists.
Hurricane Earl is expected to hit landfall in the Outer Banks of North Carolina on Thursday, September 2 at nighttime.
Oddly enough, hurricane Earl did not make a direct hit on the U.S. but rather skimmed the east coast. Only parts of South Carolina experienced hurricane force winds. The storm came closest On September 2, 2010 when the eye came within 85 miles of Cape Hatteras. As it moved northward it continued to affect the east coast with wind and rain until September 4.
33 tropical storms and hurricanes have hit Belize.
Hurricane Sandy is going to make a direct hit on New Jersey, however, Massachusetts will still feel significant affects from this very large storm.
From what I just heard on the news there's a good chance that it's not.
If your talking about the east coast of Long Island on September 2nd then you're thinking of Hurricane Earl, the second strongest hurricane this season.
It is probable that a hurricane will eventually strike New Jersey. Hurricane Earl may have affected New Jersey with rain and waves but will not hit it directly.
Hurricane Earl has the potential to impact Virginia, but the exact path and impact of the storm are uncertain. It is important for residents in Virginia to stay informed about the latest updates from local authorities and meteorologists.
No, Hurricane Earl will not affect Texas, it is in the Atlantic and will hit Nova Scotia or the U.S. east coast if it makes landfall.
Hurricane Sandy is not expected to make a direct hit on Massachusetts. However, Massachusetts will probably feel the effects of this storm from October 29 though November 1, with the worst effects on the 29.
Hurricane Bob, Category 3, hit in August 1991 Hurricane Gloria, Category 4, hit in September-October 1985 Hurricane Donna, Category 5, hit August-September 1960 Hurricane Carol, Category 2, hit August-September 1954 Hurricane Edna, Category 3, hit September 1954 Great Atlantic Hurricane, Category 4 (but not at Massachusetts), hit September 1944 New England Hurricane, Category 1, September 1938 For more information, have a look at: http://www.geocities.com/hurricanene/Majorne.htm
Hurricane Earl is expected to hit landfall in the Outer Banks of North Carolina on Thursday, September 2 at nighttime.
Hurricane Sandy hit NYCpretty hard.
Oddly enough no hurricane made landfall in the U.S. in 2010. The closes we came was when Hurricane Earl sideswiped the Atlantic coast.
Earl passed well to the east of PA, bringing only some showers to parts of southeastern PA.