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Nor'easters Explained

You've heard the term "nor'easter," but what is it? 3 days ago

What Makes A ‘Nor’Easter’ A Nor’Easter

A nor'easter is a strong area of low pressure along the East Coast of the United States that typically features winds from the northeast off the Atlantic Ocean – hence the term "nor'easter."

Above is an infrared satellite image from the March 1993 "Superstorm."

( NOAA/NASA )

The heavily populated Interstate 95 Northeast Megalopolis, including Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington D.C., is especially vulnerable to this type of storm due to the proximity to the coast.

A nor'easter may bring heavy rain or snow, strong winds, coastal flooding and rough seas to the affected areas. They may also bring severe weather to parts of th

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