TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — In 2005, Hurricane Dennis landed near the Alabama-Florida state line as a Category 3 hurricane. Far to the east, Florida's Big Bend — where Hurricane Helene is expected to come ashore — never even felt tropical storm strength winds, but it was still hit with a mass of water that devasted coastal communities. That's storm surge. It's more deadly and destructive than wind and can make a significant impact far from the cent…

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More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating

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Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore. The areas in the path of Hurricane Helene are more susceptible to surge than other parts

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Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore. The areas in the path of Hurricane Helene are more susceptible to surge than other parts of Florida’s coast. The Big Bend region is where Florida’s peninsula meets the Panhandle. The shallow waters and the curve of the shore means wind can more easily push water inland. Former Federal Emergency Management Director Craig Fugate sa…

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — In 2005, Hurricane Dennis landed near the Alabama-Florida state line as a Category 3 hurricane. Far to the east, Florida’s Big Bend — where Hurricane Helene […]

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