All hurricanes produce large amounts of rain. It is a result of the huge amount of moisture a hurricane carries.
A hurricane is a kind of cyclone, specifically an intense tropical cyclone. Generally speaking, a hurricane produces more rain than other types of cyclone.
In addition to the U.S. Hurricane Sandy made direct hits on Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas. The outer rain bands had significant impacts on Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Strong winds, rain, and even a small tornado struck Bermuda. Parts of Canada were affected by the outer wind bands of Sandy as well.
No. Rain in a hurricane is fresh water just like it is in other storms.
Hurricane Sandy made landfall near Atlantic City, NJ on Monday evening, October 29, 2012. A 900-mile wide storm, Sandy affected the entire northeastern US with devastating winds, rain and floods. New Jersey and New York suffered the worst from the superstorm. Prior to this, Hurricane Sandy made landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas and had significant effects in Haiti.
Not directly. Hurrcane Sandy's landfall (where the center of the storm hit), was in new Jersey. However, the storm was large enough that Maine was impacted by rain and high winds.
Garrett, Maryland had rain and snow at the same time during Hurricane Sandy.
Rain
A hurricane can produce anywhere from a few inches to over 2 feet of rain, depending on its size, intensity, and how slowly it moves. The heavy rain can lead to flash flooding, landslides, and widespread destruction.
Hurricane Sandy won't hit Georgia. The storm has already passed, striking New Jersey on October 29, 2012. Georgia has some rain from Sandy on October 27.
Yes. Hurricanes produce very heavy rain.
Yes. Hurricanes produce huge amounts of rain.
No. The worst of Hurricane Sandy is over as of November 1. Little more than rain showers are expected from the remnants.
Hurricane sandy did not impact Washington D.C. directly, but the city felt some effects of the storm, including strong winds and rain. Sandy never went anywhere near the state of Washington.
Yes. Hurricanes produce very heavy rain.
A hurricane is a kind of cyclone, specifically an intense tropical cyclone. Generally speaking, a hurricane produces more rain than other types of cyclone.
The eye of Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall near Atlantic City, NJ on Monday, October 29 at around 6 or 7 p.m. eastern. The entire northeastern US will feel effects from Sandy's wind, rain and flooding.
Tornadoes are accompanied by rain, but they do not produce it themselves. Rather, the rain is a product of the thunderstorm that spawned the tornado. Hurricanes produce very heavy rain.