Hurricane Florence brings storm surges and heavy rainfall. Here’s why that could be catastrophic
03:08
Share this -
copied
The maximum winds in a hurricane garner a lot of attention and rightfully so: they can be absolutely catastrophic. But wind speed isn't the only gauge for how ‘life-threatening’ a hurricane can be. There are several factors at play with Florence — its storm surge potential, the fact that it is slow-moving and the precipitation levels that follow the storm. This combination is made worse by the geography of the Carolinas.Sept. 19, 2018
UP NEXT
Why we can’t stop watching natural disasters on TV
02:14
How hurricanes get their names
01:51
How to make an emergency go bag
01:08
How to protect yourself from dangerous floodwaters
01:34
How to prepare for and cope with a power outage
01:55
Questions remain after mental health patients drown in South Carolina