The Perfect Storm

"The Perfect Storm" is the tragic story of Hurricane Grace that combine with a Nor'easter.  The storm developed on October 28 and lasted until November 4th of 1991.

This storm developed from a cold front on the East Coast of the U.S.  At the same time an extratropical low formed over Nova Scotia.  A ridge of high pressure in Canada forced this extratropical low downward where it grew in strength in warmer waters.  On October 29, 1991 Hurricane Grace arrived.  The storm hit its peak over Nova Soctia on November 1 and gradually weakened.

In it's wake it left a path of destruction over Massachusetts and New Jersey.  The storm left $200 million in damages and took 13 lives.  Six from the fishing boat the Andrea Gale.  The story of the crew was recaptured in the novel and movie The Perfefect Storm.

Hurricane Grace

The Perfect Storm and it's path