Weather apocalypse in the Eastern United States: strong wind, rain and snow collapsed simultaneously

A powerful cyclone turned into a “bomb cyclone” (a storm that intensifies significantly during 24 hours due to a sharp decrease in atmospheric pressure) on Friday, when it hit the East Coast with strong winds, rain, snow and waves.

Photo: twitter / NewYorkStatePolice @ nyspolice

“Take this storm seriously, especially those who live along the coast, especially on coastlines exposed to the ocean,” the National Weather Service wrote in its Twitter.

The storm will affect about 80 millions of people on their way, including more than 22 millions of people in the area of ​​possible flooding.

The Massachusetts State Emergency Management Agency said the state would be affected by the storm on Saturday.

"This is one of the most extreme storms in recent memory in terms of coastal flooding and destruction due to winds along the coast, heavy wet snow and heavy rain," the agency said.

By Friday noon, wind gusts are 80 km per hour, which affects the supply of electricity and can lead to flooding of houses along the Atlantic coast.

“We are already seeing downed trees and broken branches,” the Massachusetts mayor tweeted Friday morning. Twitter. “Be prepared for power outages and drive with caution.”

Canceled over 2000 flights

More than two thousand flights have been canceled, including hundreds at the busiest northeastern airports: in Boston, Philadelphia and New York, according to FlightA tracking.com.

Airlines, including Delta, United and Southwest, are asked to pay attention to the flight schedule at these airports before departure.

In Washington, the federal offices were closed on Friday. Schools did not work, and also did not remove garbage.

As the waves increased in New England, local authorities warned coastal residents to be ready for evacuation.

For example, 45-year-old Michelle Schaffer from Hull, Massachusetts, was evacuated on Thursday evening. In the last storm, Schaffer lost all household appliances, but expects this storm to be even worse.

The governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, aptly said that "March is going like a lion."

Heavy snowfall and strong winds have already caused power outages, Cuomo added on Friday. “If you don’t have to go today,” he said, “I ask you to stay off the roads.”

Coastal floods

Because of the full moon, the surf is at its highest, and storm waves can be up to 1,4 meters in coastal areas, meteorologists said.

Boston Harbor, which has experienced 4,5-meter waves only twice—in 1978 and in January of this year—will rise to that height again during the bomb cyclone.

The storm is moving slowly, and the effects of wind, rain and flooding will be felt for several days. Part of east Long Island and east Massachusetts can get up to 12,7 centimeters of rain on Saturday. The rest of the region expects 5 to 10 centimeters of rain.

"Minor to moderate flooding is expected across much of southern New England and New York Friday and Saturday," the National Weather Service said.

In New Jersey, officials are also warning of heavy rain that will fill rivers and streams, which will affect drainage.

“If you are told you need to evacuate from a flooded area, go!” the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management said.

Strong gusts of wind

The winds will be so fierce that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will lower construction cranes near La Guardia Airport. Also, the authorities will start up buses, if due to the wind the train to the airport JFK or Newark will cancel.

In Boston, strong wind warnings are in effect from Friday morning to Saturday, when the wind can increase to 104 km / h. New Jersey officials say strong winds can affect trees and power lines.

Snow

Any snow will be heavy and wet, which can lead to the fall of trees and power lines, as well as lead to power outages.

Major cities in the northeast, such as Philadelphia and New York, can get a mixture of snow and rain.

Some areas around Buffalo in the western part of New York have already reported 43, see snow, and in upstate New York can fall to 60, see.

“Heavy, wet snow fell overnight and will continue to fall tonight,” Cuomo said in a statement. He added that the snow would then turn into dry powdery dust, so combined with strong winds would lead to extreme conditions due to the threat of blowing.

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