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Storm surge
Water that is pushed ashore by a storm's winds. This advancing surge combines with the normal tides to create the hurricane storm tide, which can increase the average water level 15 feet or more.
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USGS
United States Geological Survey. A scientific government agency that studies the United States' landscape, natural resources, and natural hazards.
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NWS
National Weather Service. A branch of NOAA which provides weather forecasts and warnings. NWS has three offices in North Carolina: Newport, Raleigh, and Wilmington.
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nor'easter
A non-tropical coastal storm generally forming between October and May. Unlike hurricanes, nor'easters have a cold core and are much larger in size. The winds of a nor'easter are not center [..]
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NOAA
National Oceanic and Atmosphereic Administration. A scientific agency charged with monitoring and protecting the Earth's oceans and atmosphere.
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inlet
An explosed opening in a beach or island where water from the ocean meets water from an inland estuary (see photo). Inlets have strong currents and shifting sandbars beneath the water's surface. [..]
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hurricane watch
An announcement that means hurricane conditions are possible
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hurricane warning
A warning that means hurricane conditions (strong wind and waves) are expected
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Hurricane
A seasonal tropical cyclone that occurs in the North Atlantic Ocean. Weaker storms are called tropical depressions
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flood stage
The level at which a rising river or creek will begin to flood nearby buildings or streets. The amount of flooding is measured by how far the river has risen above its flood stage.
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