Yes, what would the NYeT be without capitalizing a mythological idol. Should have thrown in a graven image for good measure, Pinch.
"Hurricanes do not like right angles," Lee says. "[They allow] water to accumulate and pile up."
In keeping with the NYeT's rapid anthropomorphism, a little magical thinking. What do hurricanes "like", Pinch?
"...Low wind sheer and sea-surface pressure and a favorable African easterly jet stream all create ideal conditions for Atlantic hurricanes. Additionally, scientists say that man-made global warming is increasing the odds that tropical storms will dump on New York City with greater frequency and intensity."
I find no reason to believe a newspaper that cannot correctly spell wind "shear" in a story about hurricanes. Up yours, Pinch.
Well, apoligies to Pinch. I immediately assumed this poor wretch of a story was the NYT.