Category: tropical storm

Hurricane Sandy: What Have We Learned?

Image of structures destroyed following Hurricane Sandy

By Maggie Silver Superstorm Sandy Long Beach is your typical northeastern city nestled on Long Island. A mix of apartments, homes and buildings set on the water with an idyllic boardwalk that draws in plenty of tourists during the summer months. And like many other cities in the tri-state area, it was hit hard by Read More >

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Test Your Knowledge: Hurricanes

aerial view of hurricane over the Atlantic

The 2012 Hurricane Season starts Friday, June 1st, but we’ve already seen some action with two storms, Alberto and Beryl, that battered Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina with heavy rains and strong winds. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) unveiled its 2012 predictions last week, estimating between 9-15 tropical storms this year, with up Read More >

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