The remains of Tropical Storm Nicole have caused mudslides in Jamaica and could be lashing the East Coast of the . The South is already feeling the effects. NC floods have already begun. North Carolina has announced a state of emergency. . Tornado advisories are in effect from Virginia to Maryland. So far, this is the worst of the effects of the 2010 hurricane season for the mainland United States.
Carolina has seen a huge amount of flooding
The governor of North Carolina, Beverly Purdue, has declared a state of emergency, as outlined by CNN. Jamaica and Cuba have finished observing Tropical Storm Nicole that is now hitting the United States coast. Mudslides in Jamaica killed two individuals after being cause by the storm. Flooding started after the state got more than a foot of rain in just three days time. The East Coast is expected to get more rain. Saturday October 2 we’ll see at least an additional 8 inches fall. North Carolina has a place called Wilmington that has already seen a lot of rain. Up to 15 inches has fallen there. You will find hardly any automobiles that can drive on those roads. It is hard to reach those people.
Twister watches
Tropical Storm Nicole will likely start a tornado on the East Cost somewhere. New Jersey has begun a twister watch. Apparently everywhere from Carolina to Maryland is watching and hoping nothing happens. ABC reports that Washington D.C. is preparing because of tornado and flash flooding warnings that are in effect. There is also some anxiety that New York flooding may cause the subway system of New York City to become flooded.
The time of year is not over
The 2010 hurricane season will last until the end of November. This year, the United States of America isn’t getting it too hard actually. Most years before are worse than this. the country was afraid for Hurricane Igor and Hurricane Earl to hit. They ended up having a little rain and being quite mild. Just watch Sunday Night Football if you’re worried about it. Tropical Storm Nicole should be gone by the time the game is done.
Citations
CNN
cnn.com/2010/US/weather/09/30/storm.nicole/index.html?hpt=T2
ABC News
abcnews.go.com/US/tropical-storm-nicoles-remnants-trigger-widespread-flooding-carolinas/story?id=11763206
