The BBC's Science Editor David Shukman explains why that, despite the US being no stranger to hurricanes and storms, storm Sandy has caused so much damage. Read more
Astronomy links full moon to Hurricane Sandy high tide
Higher-than-normal tides -- tied to a full moon -- have added to Hurricane Sandy's coastal flooding threat. As you might expect the explanation is a matter of simple astronomy Read more
Americans affected by storm Sandy were unable to access some popular news and commentary websites as power cuts in Lower Manhattan knocked several offline. Sites such as the Huffington Post, Gizmodo and BuzzFeed, along with all Gawker Media sites, were affected. Read more
US President Barack Obama has declared a "major disaster" in New York state after storm Sandy smashed into the US East Coast, causing flooding and cutting power to millions. A record 4m (13ft) tidal surge sent seawater cascading into large parts of New York City's subway system. Across the city, a power sub-station exploded, a hospital was evacuated and fire destroyed 50 homes. Read more
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has urged people to leave their homes as heavy rain caused by post-tropical cyclone Sandy hits the region. Read more
Hurricane Sandy is forecast to make landfall in the United States
probability for CAT 1 or above is 100% in about 17 hours probability for TS is 100% currently
Philadelphia (39.9 N, 75.2 W) probability for CAT 1 or above is 100% in about 17 hours probability for TS is 100% within 5 hours Baltimore (39.5 N, 76.0 W) probability for CAT 1 or above is 100% in about 17 hours probability for TS is 100% within 5 hours Atlantic City (39.0 N, 74.8 W) probability for CAT 1 or above is 100% in about 17 hours probability for TS is 100% within 5 hours Salisbury (38.3 N, 75.6 W) probability for CAT 1 or above is 100% in about 17 hours probability for TS is 100% within 5 hours Washington D.C. (38.9 N, 77.0 W) probability for CAT 1 or above is 85% in about 17 hours probability for TS is 100% in about 17 hours Capeville (37.2 N, 75.9 W) probability for CAT 1 or above is 85% in about 17 hours probability for TS is 100% within 5 hours Belmar (40.1 N, 74.1 W) probability for CAT 1 or above is 80% in about 65 hours probability for TS is 100% within 5 hours New York (40.7 N, 73.9 W) probability for CAT 1 or above is 40% in about 65 hours probability for TS is 100% within 5 hours Norfolk (36.9 N, 76.2 W) probability for CAT 1 or above is 40% in about 17 hours probability for TS is 100% within 5 hours Fredericksburg (38.2 N, 77.5 W) probability for CAT 1 or above is 35% in about 17 hours probability for TS is 100% in about 5 hours
The Hurricane is currently located near 35.9°N, 70.5°W
Hurricane Sandy is forecast to make landfall in the United States
probability for CAT 1 or above is 75% in about 31 hours probability for TS is 100% in about 19 hours
Philadelphia (39.9 N, 75.2 W) probability for CAT 1 or above is 70% in about 31 hours probability for TS is 100% in about 31 hours Atlantic City (39.0 N, 74.8 W) probability for CAT 1 or above is 70% in about 31 hours probability for TS is 100% in about 31 hours Belmar (40.1 N, 74.1 W) probability for CAT 1 or above is 65% in about 31 hours probability for TS is 100% in about 31 hours New York (40.7 N, 73.9 W) probability for CAT 1 or above is 50% in about 67 hours probability for TS is 100% in about 31 hours Baltimore (39.5 N, 76.0 W) probability for CAT 1 or above is 45% in about 43 hours probability for TS is 100% in about 43 hours Salisbury (38.3 N, 75.6 W) probability for CAT 1 or above is 40% in about 43 hours probability for TS is 100% in about 31 hours
The Hurricane is currently located near 33.4°N, 71.3°W