Hurricane Sandy Live Tracker: Storm Surge Threatens NYC, Schools Closed [LIVE STREAM VIDEO COVERAGE]
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the city's public schools would be shuttered again on Tuesday as Hurricane Sandy continues to barrel toward the East Coast.
New York schools were closed on Monday, Bloomberg announced Sunday, and the closure will extend at least one more day, as mass transit systems are shut down and officials don't know when to expect a return to service.
As Sandy gets closer and closer to the coast, The Weather Channel is offering a free live storm tracker on its YouTube channel to keep users abreast of all developments and damages related to the storm. Check out the live video below.
A storm surge as large as 11 feet tall is expected to pound New York City after 4 p.m. today, and wind gusts could reach speeds as fast as 85 mph, according to a report from The Daily Mail.
To prepare for the storm's effects, the New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority shut down the city's subway system at 7 p.m. on Sunday, and all tunnels into and out of the city will be closed 2 p.m. on Monday.
The city has also called for evacuations of residents in Zone A, the part of New York with the highest danger for flooding when the storm surge hits. More than 375,000 residents were told to evacuate from Lower Manhattan and other parts of the city.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned residents they will face hardship during the storm, but he promised the city and state government is working tirelessly to minimize damage and ensure a speedy return to normalcy.
"The worst is still to come," Cuomo said. "We are known for our toughness, but we have a sense of community that is very inspirational."
Officials are telling New Yorkers to take the threat of Sandy seriously, as the Big Apple could face the storm's worst.
"Forecasters warned that the New York City region could face the worst of the hurricane," Fox news reported. "As of 9 a.m. Monday, the storm was centered about 300 miles southeast of New York City, moving to the north at 14 mph, with hurricane-force winds extending an incredible 175 miles from its center. The National Hurricane Center said early Monday the storm has intensified, with top sustained winds of 85 mph and higher gusts."
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