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Pastimes : Hurricane and Severe Weather Tracking
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From: Don Green10/8/2025 4:51:21 AM
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What I find interesting is how many storms are being created in the ocean near Jacksonville Florida to Charleston S. Carolina coast areas. It seems like maternity ward for Nor’easter

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THIS stretch from Jacksonville to Charleston is a kind of atmospheric crossroads, where tropical and extratropical systems often get their start or pass through. Here's why it acts like a "maternity ward" for Nor’easters and other coastal storms:

Why Storms Brew in This Corridor
  • Warm Gulf Stream waters: The Gulf Stream hugs the coast here, providing a warm, moist energy source that fuels storm development — especially when cooler air masses dip southward.

  • Clash of air masses: This region often sees cold fronts sweeping down from the north meeting warm, humid air from the south. That clash creates instability, a key ingredient for cyclogenesis (storm formation).

  • Jet stream dynamics: The subtropical jet stream frequently curves over this area, enhancing upper-level divergence and helping surface lows intensify — a classic setup for Nor’easters.

  • Topography and coastline shape: The concave shape of the southeastern coast funnels winds and moisture, sometimes helping storms spin up or intensify as they move northward.

  • Seasonal timing: Late fall and winter bring more frequent Nor’easter setups, while summer and early fall are prime time for tropical cyclones. This region gets both flavors.

?? Historical Storm ActivityAccording to NOAA and the National Weather Service:

  • Charleston’s region has seen over 300 tropical cyclones since 1851, with a notable uptick during La Niña years National Weather Service.
  • Jacksonville, while less frequently hit directly, sits near the genesis zone for many storms that later curve northward Strategistico.
So yes — it’s not just your imagination. That coastal corridor is a storm nursery, especially when the Atlantic’s mood swings between tropical heat and polar chill.

Would you like a visual map showing typical storm tracks or a breakdown of Nor’easter anatomy?
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