Top 5 Nor’easter Facts

11/14/2018 (Permalink)

Home flooded by storm in Bainbrigde, OH

Nor’easter Facts

Nor'easters are powerful storm systems that affect the northeastern coast of the United States. Even if nor'easters aren't a regular occurrence in Bainbridge, OH, knowing what a nor'easter is can be helpful when it comes to preparing for severe weather. Find out what to expect from this list of the top five nor'easter facts.

1. Nor'easters do not start in the Northeast: Nor'easters get their name from the direction they travel. These weather systems are formed by the interaction between the polar jet stream traveling south and warm air moving north, as well as the Gulf Stream current warming water and air along the eastern coast of the United States.
   
   
2. Nor'easters can form any time of year: You may think of nor'easters as winter storms, but this is not always the case. These weather systems tend to form between September and April, but the climatological factors that cause them are always in play.
   
3. There are two types of nor'easters: A classic nor'easter is a storm that travels northeastward off the Atlantic Ocean. These weather systems are classified as Miller Type-A, named after J.E. Miller, who began classifying them in 1946. Miller Type-B storms start in the Midwest and travel east toward the Appalachian Mountains before reforming on the east coast.
   
   
4. Nor'easters can cause flooding: Nor'easters can lead to heavy snow or rain, high tides, and storm surges. The conditions vary depending on the time of year.
   
5. Nor'easters may intensify hurricanes: Meteorologists suggest that this type of storm was the source of a warm air mass that pushed Hurricane Sandy back toward land. In this case, the storm amplified the force of the hurricane and caused a superstorm.
   

Nor'easters can cause major damage across the eastern seaboard of the United States. If a nor'easter results in damage to your home, schedule a consultation with a residential storm mitigation and restoration service.