MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Storm surge is one of the deadliest parts of a hurricane — and it’s often misunderstood. A lot of people think they’re safe because they live far from the water. But that’s not ...

It is a common misunderstanding that if you live in the path of an approaching tropical system, you should evacuate. It may be safer, however, to stay put and ride out the storm, as long as you’re in ...

NORFOLK, Va. — When a tropical storm or hurricane approaches land, one of the most dangerous threats it brings is storm surge. Storm surge is a rise in sea level caused by the strong winds and low ...

Hurricane-force winds can knock out power and tear roofs apart. The powerful winds also contribute to coastal flooding through storm surge. Storm surge, in basic terms, occurs when strong winds from a ...

Understanding storm surge and its dangers What is storm surge and how can it impact coastal communities? Meteorologist Evan Stewart explains.

When you think about hurricanes, you probably envision intense wind and rain. However, storm surge is a destructive component that needs to be highlighted so people can be prepared for potential risks ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Two weeks ago, Hurricane Helene “spared” the Tampa Bay region a direct hit and yet storm surge still caused catastrophic damage, flooding homes, drowning people who decided to ...

Meteorologist Courteney Jacobozzi talked to the Head of the National Hurricane Center's Storm Surge Team about why living in ...

Hurricane Helene leveled Jared Hunt’s corner store, Keaton Beach Bums, last fall. He re-opened in a road-ready setup with a food truck and three semi trailers with community support. (Courtesy of ...

But storm surge forecasts at high resolution can be slow. As a coastal engineer, I study how storm surge and waves interact with natural and human-made features on the ocean floor and coast and ways ...

Even with the incredible rainfall totals, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor still classifies much of the area in severe drought. Meteorologist Nicholas Herboso takes a look at what begins this week, why ...