Sentence examples for High storm from inspiring English sources
Because it lingered for five high tides, it was also known as the Five High Storm.
What wreaked havoc on New Orleans was the breach of levees due to high storm surge aided by strong winds.
An unusually high storm surge knocked out power in that part of Manhattan, and water flooding into the hospital basements disabled the hospitals' backup generators.
Federal forecasters said the storm's size meant it would produce high storm surges along the coast in western Louisiana and eastern Texas, as well as 5 to 10 inches of rain.
Although current numbers are relatively high, they say, both analytical methods suggest that a period of high storm frequency, possibly even higher than today's, began in the year 900 and lasted until 1200 or so.
For instance, high storm-water levels, fewer wave actions and straight-from-city water flow all contribute to pollution levels.
winds and potential 18-foot-high storm surges.
"Stronger storms cause higher storm surges, which often cause the most destruction and loss of life".
It has 80m people living at sea level who are vulnerable to rising oceans and higher storm surges.
Climate change clearly exacerbated the damage of both Harvey and Irma, if for no other reason than the fact that higher sea levels produce higher storm surges.
