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Storm surge, or coastal flooding, tends to be the deadliest aspect of hurricanes. We've created a buzz again in carolina but we know ultimately we've done that by winning. Those living in these areas should be aware of the risk of rising water moving inland, and should follow the latest updates.

These winds blow on the ocean surface and transfer some of their energy to the water , creating waves on the surface and in the water.

The national hurricane center kept raising its estimate of laura's storm surge, from 10 feet (3 meters) just days ago to twice that size — a height that forecasters said storm surge topped by waves could submerge entire towns. Southwestern louisiana went through hurricane rita in 2005 with similar results and now, in what looks to be almost the same spot, they will suffer through hurricane laura tonight. The extremely low pressure under the eye of the storm allows the surface of the water to rise a few feet. Hurricane tracking maps, current sea temperatures, and more.