Storm surge is caused by three things. As hurricanes approach, the wind can push excessive amounts of sea water onto the shore, essentially raising the height of sea level. For example, if an area is ...

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Hurricane M ilton could send deadly storm surge of up to 15 feet as it makes landfall in Southwest Florida. But because of ...

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By KC Sherman, Dave Warren and Ivan Cabrera Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — After strengthening into a Category 5 hurricane, Milton weakened slightly to a powerful Category 4 storm ...