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Claim Text: Waves up to 10 feet are possible along the immediate coast.
Simplified Text: The forecast for the September 2026 Nor'easter on the U.S. East Coast included the possibility of waves up to 10 feet along the immediate coast.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-24", "statistic": "Waves up to 10 feet" }
Subject Tags: Weather Meteorology
UUID: c173081a-8462-46ac-8139-94cef9ff1986
Vector Index: ✗ No vector
Created: September 24, 2026 at 8:11 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 24, 2026 at 8:11 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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