What Is a Storm Surge

Hurricane Melissa, storm surge

What to know about storm surge dangers as Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa is forecast to bring extreme, life-threatening storm surge to Jamaica when it strikes the island as a Category 4 or 5 hurricane Monday into Tuesday. The storm surge will decimate parts of Jamaica's southern coast, with water surging up to 13 feet above ground level.

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Track Hurricane Melissa's path as Category 2 storm hammers Cuba

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Hurricane Melissa path: Historic storm downgraded to Category 1 as it starts to cross parts of the Bahamas. See latest projected models and forecast.

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Before-and-after satellite images show devastating degree of destruction from Hurricane Melissa: 'Towns no longer look the same'

Satellite footage of Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa revealed staggering changes to the landscape, according to Fox Weather.

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Tropical weather update - October 31, 2025

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At least 40 dead in Hurricane Melissa as it heads toward Bermuda

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Should we expect more monster storms like Hurricane Melissa as the planet warms?

The researchers also estimate that current climate change likely increased Melissa’s peak wind speeds by around 19 kph.

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Jamaica’s tourist resorts and ports could face a long recovery from hurricane

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Hurricane Melissa wreaks devastation in Caribbean

What Is Hurricane Storm Surge, and Why Can It Be So Catastrophic?

Of all the hazards that hurricanes bring, storm surge is the greatest threat to life and property along the coast. It can sweep homes off their foundations, flood riverside communities miles inland, and break up dunes and levees that normally protect coastal areas against storms.

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See what 10 feet of hurricane storm surge looks like

Hurricane Melissa could bring 13 feet of storm surge to Jamaica. CNN’s Kate Bolduan uses a visualization to show what 10 feet of storm surge looks like.

How AI can produce detailed storm surge forecasts faster and save lives

Accurate storm surge predictions are critical for giving coastal residents time to evacuate and giving emergency responders time to prepare.

Caught on video: Storm surge topples coastal North Carolina home

Several homes collapsed Tuesday in Buxton, N.C., as storm surge, large surf and severe erosion continue to threaten Hatteras Island in Dare County.

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What Is Cyclone 'Montha'? Check How It Is Named, And What It Means

A tropical cyclone is a low-pressure system forming over warm ocean waters near the equator. These massive storms bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges. Recently, a powerful storm, Cyclone Montha,