AccuWeather For Business expert meteorologists recently warned about a significant winter storm that had the potential to develop into a nor'easter. But what exactly is a nor’easter?
AccuWeather meteorologists reserve the term nor’easter for the most intense storms because they can significantly impact lives and property. For a storm to be classified as a nor’easter, it must meet specific criteria.
A nor'easter is considered a giant storm that brings northeasterly winds along the Atlantic coast of North America, according to the National Weather Service. These intense storms can bring winds from a northeasterly direction and produce rain and snow. However, the winds blow from directions other than the northeast within the nor'easter's circulation. The coastal winds matter most when classifying a nor’easter. These storms may occur at any time of year but are most frequent and most violent between October and April.
Some nor'easters become bomb cyclones, with rapidly dropping pressure that leads to intense winds and heavy snowfall.
Over the years, several well-known nor’easters have been given nicknames like “The Storm of the Century” and “The Perfect Storm, " which you may remember, " made into a movie in 2000.
Other notable nor’easters include:
Nor’easters have caused billions of dollars in damage and impacted businesses, logistics, supply chain issues, and transportation.
When nor’easters hit, they can devastate your business operations, property, and people. Some of the effects your business should be prepared for are:
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