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Nor'easter brewing along East Coast: What to know about this type of storm
Forecast models show a potent storm could develop later this week, with Boston and Cape Cod facing the biggest impact, officials said.
- A rare nor'easter is forecast to hit the East Coast this weekend, with Boston and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, facing the biggest impact from coastal flooding, wind damage, and heavy rain.
- The storm's development is driven by a dip in the jet stream, which pulls warm air from the Gulf Stream against cold Arctic air, fueling the system.
- Offshore waves could build to 15 to 18 feet while wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph are possible near Boston, according to the FOX Forecast Center, raising risks of significant coastal inundation.
- Residents on Plum Island are preparing for impacts, with Lela Wright noting, "It's not a lot of sand between my house and the water at the moment," while the Feast of San Genarro in New York remains scheduled.
- Long-Range forecast models diverge on the storm's track, with some predicting a weaker system farther offshore while others suggest a stronger storm closer to the coast, affecting impact severity.
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