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Does a storm surge bring cooler and drier air?
No. A storm surge is a bulge on the surface of a body of water created by a strong storm such as a hurricane. The storm surge can bring coastal flooding.
Did hurricane Rita cause a storm surge?
Yes. The storm surge from Hurricane Rita reached a height of 17 feet in some places and flooded areas still recovering from Hurricane Katrina.
What is a dangerous feature of a hurricane?
The storm surge.
Give the meaning what a hurricane watch a hurricane bulliten and a storm surge?
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What most damaging part of a hurricane?
The strongest part of the hurricane is the storm surge.
How much storm surge is expected from Hurricane Sandy along the east coast of US?
Hurricane Sandy is expected to cause 6 to 11 feet storm surge.
How does a hurricane bring in a storm surge?
The storm surge result mostly from the strong, widespread winds of a hurricane essentially pushing seawater onto land. Contrary to popular belief, the low pressure inside a hurricane makes only a minor contribution to this. A storm surge can be amplified if it occurs during a full or new moon as these moon phases, by themselves, produce higher than average tides (Spring tides).
What category hurricane has a stormm surge 9-12 feet?
Originally, a storm surge of 9-12 feet was listed for a category 3 hurricane. This association is no longer used as storm surge is influenced by more than just the sustained wind speed used to determine a hurricane's category.
Can a storm surge result in a hurricane?
Yes, a storm surge can result from a hurricane. Storm surge is the abnormal rise in seawater level during a storm, particularly hurricanes, due to strong winds and low atmospheric pressure pushing water ashore. It can cause significant coastal flooding and is a major hazard associated with hurricanes.
Is the storm surge in the middle of the hurricane?
No. While the storm surge is worst at the center of a hurricane, it extends beyond that center.
Is the storm suge a small wave after a hurricane?
No. The storm surge is a bulge of seawater that is driven onto land by hurricane winds.
Do hurricane force winds affect a much larger area than storm surge?
Hurricane force winds can affect a larger area than storm surge, as they extend outwards from the center of the storm. Storm surge, on the other hand, is a localized phenomenon that occurs near the coast when a hurricane makes landfall. Both can cause significant damage and pose a threat to coastal communities.
