New York -- Stock trading was closed for a second day today as super storm Sandy continues to pound the eastern portion of the nation. The last time the New York Stock Exchange closed for the weather was in 1985 because of hurricane Gloria.
Sandbags line Wall Street in an effort to protect the financial capital of the U.S. from flooding.
Sandy forced the closure of the exchange today for the second day. It's the first time the exchange has been closed two consecutive days since 1888.
The exchange is based in lower Manhattan in one of the most vulnerable points on the island.
New York's mayor Michael Bloomberg says, "It's going to very high winds, lot of road closures, driving when you have big gusts like that is dangerous."
This month's jobs report is set for release by the labor department on Friday, as well as some other reports that are expected, which is why traders on The New York Stock Exchange saying a return to trading on Wednesday is vital for the markets.
