SCENARIO 1: Near-direct hit - Landfall from northern Delmarva to northern New Jersey (70 percent chance, very bad case)
This is potentially the worst case scenario for the New York City area, positioning it in the most intense northeast section of the storm, with a punishing flow off the ocean for up to two days. This could result in a devastating storm surge in the range of 5-10 feet, possibly flooding their subway system among other things.
This is potentially the worst case scenario for the New York City area, positioning it in the most intense northeast section of the storm, with a punishing flow off the ocean for up to two days. This could result in a devastating storm surge in the range of 5-10 feet, possibly flooding their subway system among other things.
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