Storm Surge I
Williams,
The Weather Book
¥ Low
atmosphere pressure raises a mound of water inside eye.
¥ Water rises about 1 cm for every 1 mb
decrease in pressure.
¥ Inward
spiraling winds push more water toward hurricane eye.
¥ Deep hurricanes only raise about 1 meter
of water over deep ocean. Water
can sink downward and flow away from the surface.