On US coasts, storm surge follows 8 patterns, and some linger long after winds stop

On US coasts, storm surge follows 8 patterns, and some linger long after winds stop

Hurricane forecasts focus on peak water levels, but a Virginia Tech study indicates that coastal impacts also hinge on whether surge drains quickly or remains in place for an extended period. Across U.S. shorelines, the researchers identified eight repeating surge patterns; some recede soon after peaking, while others keep water elevated for days after the strongest winds subside. What's happening? According to Virginia Tech News, as recently sp…