Who came up with “Frankenstorm” anyhow. It’s unusual for the season and it’s coming at Halloween... still yes I’d have to say it’s a gin up. It’s about as menacing as the ten year old kid next door in a Frankenstein monster suit, trick or treating.
It is because it is a mix of a hurricane from the south AND a winter storm from the north meeting right at landfall -- unusual enough to be a freak occurrence. And I think the Halloween reference might be in there somewhere.
It might be a heck of a punch -- the hurricane part is getting more power even as we speak. I wouldn't laugh it off if I was in its path.