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Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy was a Category 2 hurricane that caused major damage in the Caribbean and along the US east coast in October 2012. The superstorm combined with a system from the west to produce high winds and extensive flooding across the northeastern US.
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What category did hurricane Sandy fall under?
Hurricane Sandy was only a Category 2 hurricane a peak strength and a category 1 at landfall in the U.S.
Why did hurricane sandy hit New York?
Hurricane Sandy's impact on the U.s. east coast was the result of something called a blocking pattern. A powerful high pressure system over Greenland stalled the normal eastward flow of weather systems in the temperate latitudes and Sandy from moving further north. So Sandy made an unprecedented turn to the west and into the U.S. East Coast.
Was hurricane sandy the worst hurricane?
No. Not even close. In terms of damage Hurricane Katrina was the worst at a cost of $105 billion (worth $125 billion today). Katrina killed over 1,800 people. In terms of death toll the worst Atlantic hurricane by death toll was the Great Hurricane of 1780 which killed more than 20,000 people. The deadliest U.S. hurricane was the Great Galveston hurricane of 1900 with 6,000 to 12,000 deaths.
The deadliest tropical cyclone (the generic term for hurricane) on record was the Bhola Cyclone of 1970 which struck parts of India and Bangladesh killing at least 300,000 people.
By contrast Hurricane Sandy caused an estimated $50 billion in damage, making it the second costliest hurricane in U.S. history, and as of November 3, 2012 resulted in 185 confirmed deaths.
Where did hurricane sandy stop?
Hurricane Sandy degenerated into a remnant low over West Pennsylvania
Why has hurricane sandy not hit Hinesville Ga?
Hurricane Sandy moved parallel to the U.S. east coast. The clockwise flow of air around a semi-permanent weather system called the Azores High prevent sandy from turning westward into the East Coast until it interacted with another system further north. ( Hurricane Sandy has already ended around 10/30/2012)
What was Hurricane Sandy's wind speed?
At peak intensity Hurricane Sandy struck Cuba with sustained winds of 110 mph. By the time Sandy hi the U.S. winds had weakened to 80 mph with some stronger gusts.
What was the strongest category of Hurricane Sandy?
Hurricane Sandy briefly reached category 3 intensity before hitting Cuba. It had weakened to a category 1 before hitting the U.S.
How were hurricanes measured before the Saffir-Simpson Scale?
Prior to the development of the Saffir-Simpson scale there was no rating system for hurricanes. The only distinction made was between major hurricanes with winds over 110 mph and minor hurricanes with sustained winds of 110 mph or less.
How many flights were cancelled by Tuesday Oct 30 2012 because of Hurricane Sandy?
Over 18,000 air passenger flights into and out of eastern States were cancelled by Tuesday Oct 30 2012 because of Hurricane Sandy.
Why is Hurricane Sandy being called a 'rare freak of nature'?
Hurricane Sandy is an usually large and intense storm that has combined traits of a tropical and an extratropical cyclone in a manner similar to the Perfect Storm of 1991.
What stage was hurricane sandy?
If you mean category, Sandy peaked at Category 2 with 110 mph winds and made 3 landfalls. 1 as a Tropical Storm (Jamaica) 1 as a category 2 (Cuba) and 1 as a category 1 (New Jersey, USA)
Why is Hurricane Sandy called Frankenstein?
Hurricane Sandy is referred to as "Frankenstorm" by some media outlets because it is an unusual system not unlike the Perfect Storm of 1991 that involves a combination of a hurricane with another type of storm. On top of that the storm is occurring around Halloween.
Where did the hurricane sandy hit?
The worst impacts of Hurricane Candy were in New Jersey and New York.
Why was hurricane sandy considered a superstorm?
Hurricane Sandy was called a superstorm by the popular because it was extremely large and destructive storm with a massive amount of energy. Also, Sandy had lost tropical characteristics when it made landfall in the U.S. and therefore was technically no longer a hurricane but a post-tropical cyclone even though it was just as strong.
Note, however, that "superstorm" is a term applied by the popular media. It is not used by actual scientists.
Was sandy a hurricane or a superstorm?
Through much of its life Sandy was a hurricane, however at its final landfall in the United States the storm had transitioned into what is called a post-tropical cyclone. So at the time the storm was no longer a hurricane as, by definition a hurricane has tropical characteristics.
"Superstorm" is not a term recognized by scientists. But it has been applied by the popular media to a number of unusually powerful or destructive storms of various types. The term "superstorm" was applied to Sandy because the storm eventually lost tropical characteristics but remained very strong and very large.
A scientific term that would accurately describe the storm though its whole lifetime would be "cyclone." Overall, the storm's proper and official name is Hurricane Sandy.
Did people remain in the high rises in New York City during Hurricane Sandy?
Pretty sure some did, especially the ones that didn't expect much.
What other landforms did hurricane sandy affect besides that US?
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.
What North American region was hit by hurricane sandy in October 2012?
The New England states bordering on the Atlantic Ocean were most affected by Sandy.
What was Hurricane Sandy's landfall and at what speed did it make landfall?
Hurricane Sandy made three landfalls. The first was in Jamaica on October 24, 2012 with sustained winds of 75 mph. The second landfall was in Cuba on October 25 with 110 mph winds. The third and final landfall was in New Jersey on October 29 with 80 mph winds.
The official name would still have been Hurricane Sandy, though by that point it would have become a post-tropical cyclone rather than an actual hurricane.
The popular media term of "Superstorm Sandy" would probably be in even wider use than it is now.
That said, there was never any risk of Sandy getting anywhere near category 5 strength, and such an even as described couple probably be dismissed as impossible.
Were people warned before hurricane sandy?
Yes. Advisories were issued on Sandy as soon as the storm formed in the Caribbean. Serious warnings were issued days before Sandy hit the east coast.
