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Why a Hurricane’s Storm Surge Can Be So Dangerous
The beginning of June marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the six-month period when strong storms can brew in ...
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Why Storm Surge Is Dangerous—And Becoming More Frequent
As the climate warms, hurricanes are becoming more intense, and sea levels are rising. Both of these effects are likely to ...
What The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Means, And What It Doesn't
The scale has been in use for decades and gives an idea about what kind of wind damage a hurricane can produce, but it says ...
NHC is changing how it tracks hurricanes. Here's what Texans should expect in 2025
Texans could see earlier storm warnings, a tighter "cone of uncertainty," and better risk mapping in the 2025 hurricane season, NHC says.
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Charlotte County uses storm surge gauges for flood protection
A young tech company is helping Charlotte County become more resilient to storm surge events by providing local crews and ...
Hurricane Preparedness Week, day 3: Do you understand tropical storm forecasts, warnings?
May 6 is day three of Hurricane Preparedness Week and focuses on understanding forecast information. The 2025 hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. The National Hurricane Center will ...