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Milton, Tampa
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.
Hurricane Milton Reverse Storm Surge Sparks Warning in Tampa Bay
The event, called a reverse storm surge, also occurred during Hurricane Ian in 2022 and Hurricane Irma in 2017. As heavy winds from Milton whip from land into the Atlantic Ocean, water levels are dropping significantly, exposing a bare sandy shoreline where water usually sits.
Hurricane Milton tracker: Monster storm pummels Florida after landfall
Milton is closing in as Floridians are still recovering from the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Helene. Milton is forecast to make landfall between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Wednesday near Sarasota, south of Tampa, as a Category 3 hurricane. Strong wind gusts over 100 mph are forecast for the Tampa area during the landfall.
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Milton’s Storm Surge Threatens Destruction in the Dark
A combination of unrelenting rains and strong storm surge prompted officials to issue flash flood warnings in western and ...
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Fearful residents flee Tampa Bay region as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida coast
Fearful Florida residents are streaming out of the Tampa Bay region ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit ...
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