'Reverse storm surge': How Hurricane Milton could flood Tampa Bay or shockingly dry it
With reverse storm surge, especially in larger storms, the opposite happens, explained AccuWeather meteorologist Paul Pastelok in 2022, after Ian hit. “It can pull the water out because the wind flow is coming from land to ocean, and it pushes the water,” he said. “The power of the wind is incredible.”
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Tampa on Wednesday night. On Tuesday, it reached Category 5 hurricane status.
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The powerful and dangerous Hurricane Milton is expected to make Wednesday landfall in Florida. Follow live updates.
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