New Jersey braces for Hurricane Sandy impact

New Jersey braces for Hurricane Sandy impact

Hurricane Sandy is centered off the coast of North Carolina coast and is expected to lose tropical characteristics in about 36 hours as it moves northward.According to latest public advisory by US National Hurricane Center (NHC) from 03:00 UTC on October 29, the

USGS storm-surge sensors deployed ahead of TS Sandy

USGS storm-surge sensors deployed ahead of TS Sandy

Storm response crews from the U.S. Geological Survey are installing more than 150 storm-tide sensors at key locations along the Atlantic Coast — from the Chesapeake Bay to Massachusetts — in advance of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy.Working with various

Hurricane Sandy on trail to become historic “Perfect storm”

Hurricane Sandy on trail to become historic “Perfect storm”

On October 26, 2012, Hurricane Sandy churned over the Bahamas, with the eye of the storm near the island of Grand Bahama. Destructive Sandy is gradually pulling away from the Bahamas, leaving more than 40 dead behind. As it approaches US East Coast, states of emergency

Hurricane Sandy forms in the Caribbean Sea

Hurricane Sandy forms in the Caribbean Sea

Hurricane Sandy has formed in the Caribbean Sea. Sandy is now a Category 1 hurricane, and is about 30 miles south of Kingston, Jamaica. Environmental conditions are expected to remain favorable for additional strengthening to occur up until Sandy makes landfall on