Bev
(Weather Guru)
Sun Aug 28 2005 09:26 PM
Storm surge totals - explanation

I looked at the graphic depicting the probable storm surge.

The surge was estimated between 20-30 feet in the New Orleans area.

I have a question. Is storm surge 20-30 feet above sea level? Or does it mean 20-30 feet above the normal water level in the area in question. For example, N.O. is 12 feet below sea level.

So do I add twenty feet to -12 or.....

I'm confused. Clarification appreciated.

Thanks,
Bev


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