The east coast of Florida did experience strong easterly winds much of the week. By end-week, the storm was moving rapidly up the East Coast, intensifying into a minimal hurricane and providing strong winds to coastal areas and significant beach erosion.
Consumer Impact in the East/Mid-Western North America: Seasonably cooler temperatures did spur strong selling of seasonal items due to a strong pent-up demand environment. Dry weather during the week aided store traffic. Consumers in coastal areas of the East Coast prepared for Noels impacts with purchase of batteries, generators, and canned foods.
Consumer Impact in the Western Portions of North America: Cool weather kept seasonal demand within normal ranges.
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