storm surge, Tampa and Hurricane Milton
How does storm surge work? Here's how Milton could bring reverse storm surge to Tampa Bay
Reverse storm surge happens when the wind from the storm pushes the excess water away from shore instead of pushing it onto the coast and it happened during Hurricanes Irma and Ian. WeatherTiger meteorologist Ryan Truchelut told USA TODAY that if Milton makes landfall to the south of Tampa Bay, it could happen again.
Florida Cities Inundated by Storm Surge as Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall
The powerful Category 3 hurricane made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday night with 120 mph winds.
Tampa Bay was spared catastrophic storm surge from Hurricane Milton. Here's why.
Water in Tampa Bay was returning to normal levels Thursday. The area experienced 'reverse storm surge' that drove water away from the shoreline.
Tampa Bay survived Hurricane Milton after reverse storm surge. Here's what that is
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Siesta Key around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9 as a Category 3 storm and brought storm surge and floods to much of Florida's southwest coast, but not to Tampa Bay. Milton, like Hurricanes Ian and Irma before it ...
Hurricane Milton Could Bring 15ft Storm Surge. Here's What that Looks Like
This 2022 video captures the devastating 15 foot storm surge at Ft. Myers Beach in Florida during Hurricane Ian.
Why Storm Surge Won’t Be Categorized for Hurricane Milton
A s powerful Hurricane Milton nears the Florida coast, forecasters are carefully charting its winds on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale. But there’s no easy way to categorize the storm surge that’s expected to ravage ocean-front communities.
What is expected storm surge from Hurricane Milton in Naples?
Surge prone areas could see 5-8 feet of water above ground in and around Naples, according to a warning from the National Hurricane Center. The NHC is particularly concerned with the surge through Thursday evening. Other places included in the warning is Marco Island and Everglades City.
What to know about storm surge as Milton nears Florida
Storm surge is a major threat from Hurricane Milton, which is set to make landfall on Florida's west coast as a Category 4 hurricane Wednesday night.
Storm surge potentials across Tampa Bay ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall
As the Milton makes landfall, storm surge of 10-15 feet is expected in areas within 50 miles south of the eye of the hurricane.
Milton’s ‘reverse surge’: Why it sucked water away from Tampa Bay
In the hours before Hurricane Milton hit, forecasters were worried it could send as much as 15 feet (4.5 meters) of water rushing onto the heavily populated shores of Florida’s Tampa Bay. Instead, several feet of water temporarily drained away.
Tampa hospital uses AquaFence to prepare for possible record storm surge with Hurricane Milton
Tampa General Hospital, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, is preparing to continue normal operations during Hurricane Milton.
Storm surge causes damage throughout Sarasota
Residents in Sarasota woke up to widespread destruction Thursday morning after a powerful storm surge swept through the area.
Milton weakens to post-tropical cyclone, storm surge and rainfall still a danger for coast
At 11 a.m., Milton continued moving away from Florida as a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 80 mph. Portions of ...
Hurricane Milton brings surge, tornadoes, power outages to Lee County
Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key as a Category 3 storm, delivering storm surge, flooding and tornadoes to Lee ...
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Hurricane Milton live coverage: Power storm rages in SW FL with surge, flooding, fierce wind
This is the place for the latest news and developments for Hurricane Milton as it approaches Lee County and the Southwest ...
Climate Change Made Hurricane Milton Worse, Scientists Say
The group of climate scientists studies the role of climate change in fueling extreme weather. Milton intensified from a ...
How Global Warming Made Hurricane Milton More Intense and Destructive
Greenhouse gas emissions added rain, intensified winds and doubled the storm’s potential property damage, scientists ...
Live updates: Florida plans recovery in Hurricane Milton’s aftermath
After Hurricane Milton lashed Florida with tornadoes, floods and heavy rain, multiple deaths were reported. Follow our live ...