Tropical Storm Helene expected to erode and overwash Florida’s west coast beaches

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Posted on 09/25/2024 6:28:41 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The U.S. Geological Survey experts projected that Tropical Storm Helene will bring significant coastal change to Florida’s west coast.

According to a USGS coastal change forecast, 94% of the beaches on Florida’s west coast are expected to become continuously covered by water from Tropical Storm Helene.

This can cause flooding behind sand dunes and impact coastal communities, making this the most severe level of coastal change.

Helene’s waves and surge are estimated to have the potential to cause 100% of all ocean-facing beaches on the Florida west coast to experience erosion and overwash, according to USGS experts.

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I'm hearing so much about this Storm. Chattanooga is going to get hurricane force winds and that Atlanta's going to get a foot of rain. Heard that all at work this morning...

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