Hurricane-force winds can knock out power and tear roofs apart. The powerful winds also contribute to coastal flooding through storm surge. Storm surge, in basic terms, occurs when strong winds from a ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Storm surge is the deadliest part of a hurricane and can move in fast. For coastal residents, storm surge can turn familiar streets into rivers and in the worst-case scenario can ...

Hurricane Melissa is stronger than Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago, forecasters warn. While both storms reached sustained winds of 175 mph at their peak, Katrina made landfall as a Category 3 storm.

Hurricane Preparedness Week runs from May 3-9 and focuses on a different topic each day. Day 1: Know your risk from water and wind associated with a hurricane. Here's how to find out whether you live ...

ATLANTA — While hurricane winds often get the most attention, storm surge is usually the deadliest part of a tropical cyclone, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).