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Hurricane Idalia: What is a storm surge and why is it deadly?

2023-08-30 08:17
Hurricane Idalia could bring "catastrophic" waves to coastal areas. A super moon could make things worse.
Hurricane Idalia: What is a storm surge and why is it deadly?

As Hurricane Idalia barrels towards Florida, residents are being warned about the potential storm surge it could cause.

The "life-threatening" coastal flood could bring ocean water up 10 to 15 feet (3-5m) above ground level, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.

More than 1.5 million people...