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Hurricane Sandy's impact on the U.s. east coast was the result of something called a blocking pattern. A powerful high pressure system over Greenland stalled the normal eastward flow of weather systems in the temperate latitudes and Sandy from moving further north. So Sandy made an unprecedented turn to the west and into the U.S. East Coast.
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What day did hurricane sandy hit the New York area?
Hurricane Sandy struck the New York/New Jersey area on October 29, 2012.
Where did the hurricane sandy hit?
The worst impacts of Hurricane Candy were in New Jersey and New York.
Was Hurricane Sandy the worst Hurricane to ever hit Florida?
No. Hurricane Sandy did not have a particularly significant impact in Florida. Most of Sandy's impact was in New York and New Jersey. The worst hurricane to hit Florida was probably the Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928.
Is Hurricane Sandy coming to New York?
The center of Hurricane Sandy is expected to hit New Jersey but New York are probably going to be significant effects in both the city and the state of New York.
Where did hurricane sandy hit the worst?
The worst impacts of Hurricane Candy were in New Jersey and New York.
