-International Weather- "The Perfect Storm" to slam NE USA!
Hurricane Sandy could be a once in a lifetime storm to hit the NE of the United States early next week with the potential for major disruption.
A very rare situation may occur next week were a hurricane may combine with a typical Northeaster and create a very serious storm with winds gusting nearly 100mph in places , high storm surge and torrential rain .
Latest track and estimated rain chart from the National Hurricane centre showing the possible impact on highly populated areas .
Emergency planning meetings are taking place today in Boston, Washington and New York to work out worst case scenarios and how to tackle any evacuations needed.
More to follow...
Ian
Hurricane Sandy could be a once in a lifetime storm to hit the NE of the United States early next week with the potential for major disruption.
A very rare situation may occur next week were a hurricane may combine with a typical Northeaster and create a very serious storm with winds gusting nearly 100mph in places , high storm surge and torrential rain .
Latest track and estimated rain chart from the National Hurricane centre showing the possible impact on highly populated areas .
Values are in Inches
The uncertainty at the moment lies at if and when it will shift to the NW . The National Weather Service in America has requested more weather balloons to be released from all stations over the the country to help forecasting the track of the storm, such a request from them is very rare .
More to follow...
Ian