We now live in an era where satellite technology allows for early detection of tropical cyclones, but this was not the case back when one of the most powerful storms in New England history struck 87 years ago. While there were many deadly aspects to the Great New England Hurricane of 1938, it truly was the remarkable speed at which the storm slammed into the region was a major factor in why it was so powerful. In this week's editions of Sunday Science, Storm Team 10's @AJMastrangelo looks back at the storm and why Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts seemingly took the brunt.

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