ICYMI: Hurricane Storm Surge Explained from NOAA's Ocean Today

NOAA's National Ocean Service sent this bulletin at 10/03/2022 01:17 PM EDT

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Hurricane Storm Surge Explained

Hurricane storm surge is incredibly dangerous and has caused enormous damage in Southwest Florida during Hurricane Ian. Learn how powerful winds aren’t the only deadly force during a hurricane with this short video. The greatest threat to life actually comes from the water – in the form of storm surge.

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