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Hurricane Sandy - Forecast Update 7 (10/26, 1500UTC)

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Channel: Force Thirteen · 2012 · Science & Technology

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Hurricane Sandy is still pushing northwards over the Bahamas, and may be beginning extratropical transition. The storm is expected to move north, then northeast over the Atlantic, before hooking to the east and a probable landfall in Delaware, New Jersey, or New York.

Florida: Effects in Florida are already being felt, though damages there aren't expected to be too significant. Much of the east coast is still under a Tropical Storm Warning, however.

Georgia: The coastal area of Georgia should be safe from any effects from Sandy, though there is a tropical storm warning for offshore waters, with rough seas.

South Carolina: The whole coast of South Carolina is under a Tropical Storm Watch. Depending how far the hurricane pulls out to sea, South Carolina shouldn't see too much in the way of significant effects from the storm.

North Carolina: Most of North Carolina is under a Tropical Storm Watch, and the ever vulnerable outer banks are the most likely to see significant effects from the storm from here on in.

Virginia: Virginia is the first of the Mid-Atlantic states to take action, and has today declared a State of Emergency as a precautionary measure in anticipation of the storm. Virginia is unlikely to recieve a direct hit, but the storm will be paying a visit and may cause some flooding

Maryland: The further north in the state you are, the more likely you will recieve significant impacts from the storm. Sandy is likely to move over the northeastern part of the state with hurricane force, or near-hurricane force winds despite probably being post-tropical by then, with heavy rains and flooding likely for some areas.

Delaware, New Jersey, and New York: This is the area of most concern. Being along the coast, these states will probably feel the most impacts from the storm if the forecast doesn't change. Models are currently calling for the storm to make landfall anywhere form Delaware to Long Island. Regardless, this area is likely to recieve sustained hurricane force winds, storm surge, and heavy flooding rains.

Areas further north and inland should continue to monitor the storm closely, as forecasts become more clear and effects more realised. The write-up above is not official, and shouldn't be taken as such. Please consult local or national weather services for information specific to you.

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