Three Things You Should Know Before the Next Nor'easter Hits

7/9/2019 (Permalink)

If you live in Clarkson Valley, MO, you are probably already familiar with what a nor'easter is

How Much Do You Know About an Nor'easter?

If you live in Clarkson Valley, MO, you are probably already familiar with what a nor'easter is, but how much do you really know about these tempestuous storms? They are full of surprises and can come in many different forms. Learn to recognize them for what they are!

They Don't Guarantee Snow

These storms are similar to hurricanes in nature, but they are technically the opposite- they have a cold core rather than a warm one and they form in mid-latitudes instead of the tropics. Although they are the most famous for bringing snow, they can also include other forms of weather, often at the same time. This includes:

• coastal flooding
• rough seas
• heavy rain
  

They've Got Class

A nor'easter can be divided into 5 classes based on wave height, rather than the scale system used for hurricanes. Class 1 is the weakest with 2 meter waves and class 5 is the strongest with 7 meter wave height. They can be further categorized into 2 types based on where they formed geographically- type A form on the gulf coast and type b form in the mid-west from cyclones. Both types then head up the east coast.

They Can Happen Anytime

Typical Nor'easter facts focus on how they happen most commonly in cold winter months, which is because of the polar jet stream. However, they can actually happen any time of year. All they really need to get going is a clash of warm and cold air. If you live the an area they are likely to hit, you should consider finding a storm damage remediation company nearby so that you are ready if your home is ever damaged.

Experiencing a nor'easter is an essential part of living in the northeastern United States, although this is not how they got their name- that comes from the wind direction. Study up so you can be better prepared when the next one finds you.