This is HORRIBLE advice.
Storm surge is not factored into hurricane categories.
The size of a storm factors into the size of the surge. Florence was a HUGE storm, meaning that even though she's "only" a Cat 2, she could have a bigger surge than other stronger storms.
Storm surge is not factored into hurricane categories.
The size of a storm factors into the size of the surge. Florence was a HUGE storm, meaning that even though she's "only" a Cat 2, she could have a bigger surge than other stronger storms.
But don't take our word for it, listen to the National Hurricane Center.
Also, Hurricane Camille came ashore as a Category 5.
Hurricane Katrina came ashore as a Category 3.
Katrina's storm surge was worse.
wunderground.com/hurricane/surg…
Hurricane Katrina came ashore as a Category 3.
Katrina's storm surge was worse.
wunderground.com/hurricane/surg…
More factors that impact storm surge; in short, DO NOT FOCUS ON HURRICANE CATEGORY ALONE.
Storm surge accounts for half of all hurricane deaths.
@RickSaccone4PA's tweet was dangerous & could cost lives by making them think they are safer than they are.
nhc.noaa.gov/surge/
Storm surge accounts for half of all hurricane deaths.
@RickSaccone4PA's tweet was dangerous & could cost lives by making them think they are safer than they are.
nhc.noaa.gov/surge/
Hey @RickSaccone4PA - I'm currently listening to the Cajun Navy Zello.
There are people trapped in their attics because of rising water.
Another man is trapped in his house because a tornado toppled two trees onto his roof.
Elderly people are without Oxygen.
Still overhyped?
There are people trapped in their attics because of rising water.
Another man is trapped in his house because a tornado toppled two trees onto his roof.
Elderly people are without Oxygen.
Still overhyped?
@RickSaccone4PA Hey @RickSaccone4PA - 3 people were just confirmed killed by Florence, one of them was a mother and one was her baby.
Still overhyped?
Still overhyped?
