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Severe Weather. Hurricanes and Nor’easters. Hurricane Fran. Nor’easter:“The Perfect Storm”. Hurricanes Tropical Low Pressure Originate in tropics Originate over the ocean and move onshore Hundreds of miles wide Winds 74+ mph Winds may exceed 140mph. Nor’easters Mid-latitude Lows
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Severe Weather Hurricanes and Nor’easters
Hurricanes Tropical Low Pressure Originate in tropics Originate over the ocean and move onshore Hundreds of miles wide Winds 74+ mph Winds may exceed 140mph Nor’easters Mid-latitude Lows Originate in mid-latitudes Usually originate on land and move offshore Hundreds of miles wide Winds generally under 74 mph Comparison ofHurricanes and Nor’easters
Effects of Severe Storms • High winds • Heavy precipitation • Rain with Hurricanes • Snow or rain with Nor’easters • Inland Flooding • Coastal Erosion – damage or loss of beaches from high waves • Storm Surge (coastal flooding and wave damage)