#Debby causing notable storm surge along the west coast of Florida. How does "just" a tropical storm or minimal hurricane bring so much water?
Bathymetry.
The Gulf of Mexico has a gradual shallow incline to the coast that can quickly compound water with an onshore wind flow. pic.twitter.com/8lXLwKbUhZ
— Steve Bowen (@SteveBowenWx) August 4, 2024
