The United States Geological Survey said today that the 5.9 magnitude quake is the strongest that can be expected here in the east coast with most quakes 4.5 or less. I was in an office building in Midtown and clearly felt it. Other people I have spoken with felt it even more since they were on the ground. There is also a possibility that the city will see the effects of Hurricane Irene later this week in addition to this very rare and rather strong earthquake.
George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. George is also a meteorologist with ABC News and Cablevision News 12. Our website is WrightWeather.com.
