What Is a Storm Surge? Matthew's Coastal Threat Explained

Friday, October 7, 2016 - 07:31 in Earth & Climate

In some parts of Florida, sea levels could rise up to 11 feet at high tide due to Hurricane Matthew. TODAY's Al Roker explains why.

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