storm surge
Coverage of storm surge in the Nexus archive.
- Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific
Tropical Storm Bertha formed in the Gulf of Mexico south of the Florida Panhandle and is drifting toward coastal areas with threats of heavy rain, storm surge, and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, Hurricane Fausto has formed in the eastern Pacific.
- ‘Life-threatening’ tropical storm expected to batter Florida, Texas, Louisiana: forecasters
A 'life-threatening' tropical storm is expected to impact Florida, Texas, and Louisiana, with forecasters warning of 40 mph wind gusts and dangerous storm surge along Alabama, Mississippi, and southeastern Louisiana coasts.
- Mangrove Forests Fight Climate Change—But Climate Change Is Fighting Back
Mangrove forests store significant carbon and protect coastlines from storm surges. A new study warns that rising sea levels could push them past their survival limits despite their adaptation to salty sea flooding.
- UM researchers test storm surge conditions on model homes in Key Biscayne
University of Miami researchers are testing hurricane-force winds and storm surge on model homes in Key Biscayne to improve hurricane preparedness and community safety. The study uses the SUSTAIN lab to simulate extreme weather conditions and assess structural resilience.