Nor’Easter
A Nor’easter is a type of winter storm that affects the Mid-Atlantic and New England states during the months of September to April. These storms typically form within 100 miles of the coastline, anywhere from the waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the New Jersey coast and even over land.
The storm gets its name from the strong northeasterly winds that blow in from the ocean ahead of the storm. Gale force winds (58 mph) are typical with a nor’easter, and more intense storms can have hurricane force winds (about 75 mph). Nor’easters impact one of the most densely populated areas of the US; from Washington D.C. to Boston. These storms produce high surf that cause coastal flooding and beach erosion, wind damage, and heavy rain and/or snow.