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Forecasters: New, Lesser Storm May Hit East Coast

Associated Press — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:15:08 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Forecasters say another messy — and wintry — storm may cause post-Election Day problems for an already weather weary East Coast.

But meteorologists add that it's six days out, so that's rather early to get too worried

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Sandy Gains Strength As It Heads Towards East Coast

Associated Press — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:50:08 +0000

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Sandy has gained strength as it swirls toward the East Coast.

The National Hurricane Center says the hurricane's wind speed increase early Monday to 85 mph with additional strengthening possible

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East Coast Braces For 'Frankenstorm' Monster

Associated Press — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:55:38 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Meteorologists say the pre-Halloween hybrid weather monster nicknamed "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the East Coast. So utilities and local governments are getting ready

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Hurricane Irene Leaves Floods and Mayhem in Its Wake Along East Coast [VIDEO]

Jade Walker — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:00:59 +0000

Before weakening to a tropical storm, the first hurricane of the season hit the Eastern seaboard with torrential rains, strong winds and floods.

Hurricane Irene made landfall on Saturday in North Carolina, moved northward along the coast then slammed into Little Egg Inlet, N.J., as a Category 1 storm. Despite predictions, Irene then lost steam as it lumbered toward New England.

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Hurricane Irene Set to Wreak Havoc Along Eastern Seaboard [VIDEO]

Jade Walker — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:00:43 +0000

Much of eastern United States is getting ready for the arrival of Hurricane Irene. More than 50 million people live in the projected path of the Category 2 storm, which is expected to make landfall along North Carolina’s Outer Banks on Friday.

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Rare East Coast Earthquake Damages National Cathedral, Washington Monument [VIDEO]

Jade Walker — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:00:36 +0000

The 5.8-magnitude earthquake that unnerved millions of people on the East Coast of the United States on Tuesday forced schools in three states to close and damaged several buildings and federal landmarks.

At least four aftershocks followed the powerful quake, including a 3.4-magnitude tremblor that hit near the nation’s capital overnight.

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