What is storm surge? Explaining dangers along Florida's coast now that Hurricane Ian made landfall

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When the hurricane closes in on land, its strong winds push that water toward the coast and up onto land.

Hurricane Ian is expected to bring a dangerous storm surge of up to 18 feet along Florida's southwest coast.. It is expected to bring a dangerous storm surge of up to 18 feet along Florida's Southwest coast, including Englewood, Bonita Beach and Charlotte Harbor.

"Our biggest concern as we wait for this storm to make landfall is storm surge," FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell warned Tuesday. "In 2018, when Hurricane Michael impacted the Florida Panhandle, there were five recorded fatalities as a result of storm surge."

 

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