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Hurricane Sandy started as a hurricane but then became what is called an extratropical storm.
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Hurricane Sandy began as a hurricane and subsequently transformed into an extratropical storm.
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News Article
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{
    "event": "Hurricane Sandy"
}
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Weather Historical Event Hurricane
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September 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM (2 weeks ago)

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Why the East Coast Storm Is a Nor’easter and Not a Hurricane
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/25/weather/noreaster-hurricane-definition.html

A storm affecting the East Coast is a nor'easter, not a hurricane, despite similar impacts. The article explains the key differences in how these storm systems are organized and fueled.

Nor'easter Hurricane Weather Meteorology East Coast Storms Weather Phenomena

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