Understanding South Florida King Tide Season and Its Impacts
WPLG Local 10October 5, 20251 min1,870 views
10 connections·13 entities in this video→What is King Tide Season?
- 👑 King tide season occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon align, creating a stronger gravitational pull on Earth's water.
- 🌕 This phenomenon results in higher high tides and typically happens during a full or new moon.
- 🗓️ The highest tides are predictable and tend to occur in October and November.
Factors Worsening Flooding
- 📈 Sea level rise has exacerbated flooding issues during king tide season in recent years.
- 💨 Strong onshore winds can push more water against the coastline, overwhelming storm drains and causing street flooding.
- ⛈️ The addition of thunderstorms means heavy rainfall has nowhere to drain, compounding the flooding.
King Tides and Hurricane Season
- 🌀 King tides align with hurricane season, presenting a potential for severe impacts.
- 🌊 A tropical storm or hurricane can combine strong onshore winds with heavy rainfall, creating a
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