HURRICANE SANDY UPDATE

Hurricane Sandy, a massive storm described by forecasters as one of the largest to ever hit the United States, has picked up speed and is moving northwest at 28 mph. Maximum sustained winds are 90 mph. Landfall is expected early this evening along the southern Jersey coast. The Category 1 hurricane, threatening nearly 50 million people, is expected to make landfall around 8 p.m. Monday in New Jersey. Storm surges of up to 11 feet are expected in New York City, and rescue efforts are already under way for people who ignored evacuation orders on the coast of Delaware.

Reference: yahoo news