People are going to die from Hurricane Sandy

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POWERFUL: Eric Mongirdas posing in front of the waves in Milford Connecticut. Photo: REUTERS
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Hurricane "Sandy"  

The powerful and gigantic storm brings with it a storm surge unlike anything previously has hit this part of the USA. 

Combined with a winter storm from the west and arctic cold air, comes this rare hybrid storm - or "super storm" as many call it - to put America's most densely populated areas in a serious and dangerous test. 

- The days ahead are going to be very difficult. People are going to die. People are going to be killed in this storm, said Governor of the State of Maryland, Martin O'Malley, according to news agency AP. 

Of warnings up to 3.35 meter tide, the subway system and large parts of the metropolis of New York will be under water. Electricity Mains, sewers, water supplies, communications, economy and transport can be paralyzed for a long time. 

But it's not just New York and New Jersey that are in line of sight. "Sandy" is huge. With strong winds in a diameter of 1,500 kilometers, the storm comes to bringing huge damage to a large portion of the U.S. East Coast. 

Several states and cities like Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Boston are in full crisis, and preparing for the worst in line with the winds, precipitation and sea level rise. But despite extensive evacuation orders, refusing to take any and believe they should be able to ride out the storm. 

Chris Christie, governor of New Jersey, said this is not the time for "getting noticed". 

- Do not be silly. This is the time to save yourself and your family, says Christie

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"Sandy" is over 200 km south-southeast of New York City and moves at a speed of 44 km / h. Maximum sustained winds of 150 km / h, while the air pressure is measured at 940 millibars (typical level at sea level is 1013 mb). 

Winds reached hurricane strength is expected along the coast from Virginia to Massachusetts. 

Storm surge forecast for some areas:

Long Island and New York Harbour: 1.8 to 3.35 meters 

Cape Cod: 70 centimeters to 1.2 meters 

The border between the United States and Canada: 30.5 cm to 1 meter.