00:00What happens when high tides and strong onshore winds push coastal water higher, even without a hurricane?
00:06Along the southeastern United States, coastal flooding is the immediate concern as meteorologists monitor the Atlantic for possible tropical development
00:15before Halloween.
00:17In Charleston, South Carolina, forecasters warned that repeated high tides could bring significant flooding through the middle of the week.
00:24Strong winds blowing toward shore can pile up water, while unusually high astronomical tides push levels even higher.
00:31Florida's Atlantic coast also faces concerns from heavy rain, gusty winds, and rising coastal water.
00:38But tropical storm formation is not guaranteed.
00:41Strong wind shear and a nearby weather front could prevent the offshore system from developing into a tropical or subtropical
00:48storm.
00:48If it does become a named storm, the next name on the list would be Kyle.
00:53The key takeaway, coastal flooding can be dangerous even when no hurricane forms.
00:58Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
