NJ Hurricanes

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Compared to the Gulf Coast and southern Atlantic seaboard, hurricane strikes in New Jersey are relatively infrequent.  There is a 1 in 200 chance of a hurricane strike along New Jersey. However, even a weakened hurricane can cause severe damage.

Do Some Research to find the answers to these questions

  • Why are tropical storms and hurricneas rare in New Jersey? 
  • What factors could increase the incidence of hurricanes or their remnants in New Jersey?
  • How damaging have these storms been? 
  • Are you prepared to survive a hurricane or tropical storm?
 

What is the history of hurricanes in New Jersey?

Historic Storms  More about NJ Hurricanes

How do ocean temperatures off the coast of NJ affect the strength of a tropical storm?

NOAA Coastal Water Temperature Guide

What happens if the storm does hit?

Bergen County Evacuation Map

More to Explore

NJ State Library Hurricane Links

image source:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Jersey_hurricanes

What's happening in the tropics right now?

Current Conditions   NJ State Climatologist

Current Tropical Conditions Weatherunderground.com

Consider how barrier islands and wetlands protect NJ from storm damage. 

NJ Storm Surge and Flooding
   
Every Storm Has a Story  

Carol 1954

Donna 1960

Belle 1976

Gloria 1985

Bob 1991

 

Historic Storms  More about NJ Hurricanes

How do high and low pressure steer a storm up the east coast?

Review Aim a Hurricane

Tropical Storms/Depressions    

Gordon 2000

Floyd 1999       NASA Earth Observatory

 

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