Published 2 years ago

Water drains from Tampa Bay from Hurrican Ian's winds, then refills

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Curious sightseers walk in the receding waters of Tampa Bay due to the low tide and tremendous winds from Hurricane Ian. Tampa Bay has a normal average depth of about 12 feet (4 meters) The phenomenon of the bay emptying out also occurred in 2017 when Hurricane Irma caused another so-called negative surge, according to experts.

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Water drains from Tampa Bay from Hurrican Ian's winds, then refills

Water driven back by powerful winds drained from Tampa Bay as Hurricane Ian approached Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, and some dared to venture out on the exposed bay floor.

2 years ago·Canada

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Water drains from Tampa Bay from Ian's winds, then refills

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Water driven back by powerful winds drained from Tampa Bay as Hurricane Ian approached Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday, and some dared to venture out on the exposed bay floor. Ian eventually made landfall as a major hurricane near Fort Myers, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) to the south.

2 years ago·United States

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Water drains from Tampa Bay from Ian's winds, then refills

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Water drained from Tampa Bay as Hurricane Ian approached Florida’s Gulf Coast, pushed away by powerful storm winds. Ian eventually made landfall Wednesday near Fort Myers, about 100 miles to the south. Several people posted photos on social media of themselves and others walking onto the silty bay floor, despite warnings from officials. Experts say the bay also emptied of much water in 2017 when Hurricane Irma caused another s…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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