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2012 hurricane season comes to an end

Posted on 14 December, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

This year saw another active season in the North Atlantic with 19 named storms, of which 10 became hurricanes. Both the number of named storms and hurricanes were well above the 1980–2010 averages of 12 and six respectively. However, only … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Sandy heads for the northeast USA

Posted on 29 October, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

As many as 60 million people across 12 US states are thought to be in the path of Hurricane Sandy, which has been given the nickname “Frankenstorm”. Hurricane Sandy is currently moving northward, parallel to the US East Coast, and … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Sandy threatens severe weather for US East Coast

Posted on 26 October, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Over the last two days Hurricane Sandy has cut a swathe through the Caribbean bringing strong winds, heavy rain and storm surge to Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and the Bahamas. At least 20 people have been killed, properties damaged and flooded … Continue reading →

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Tropical Storm Sandy heading for Jamaica and Cuba

Posted on 24 October, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

It may be late October, but the Atlantic hurricane season is still in full swing. At this time of year the strongest storms usually develop in the Caribbean Sea and this is where Tropical Storm Sandy has been gathering strength in … Continue reading →

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