Storm surges come in many shapes, sizes, and strengths. Whether a storm is classified as tropical storm, or as a hurricane, each storm surge has its own kind of destructiveness, and even if some are historically worse than others, they each have their own price to pay. Generally speaking, a storm surge is defined as [...]

Hurricane Wanna-be’s … Tropical Storms Can Be Destructive Too
Ever since Hurricane Katrina wrought its destructive force on New Orleans, the news has been full of articles and commentators that speak of the destructive force of hurricanes.  What is lost at times is the fact that the very precursors to such a hurricane – tropical storms [...]