Storm Surge II
Williams,
The Weather Book
¥ In
shallow water near land, water can not flow away under surface.
¥ But winds
continue to push water inward towards stormÕs center.
¥ Winds
along hurricaneÕs right flank also push water against
shore.
¥ Water
piles up along shoreline and rushes inland. The big effect!
¥ Effect is
worse where ocean floor slopes gently - Gulf of Mexico!