Stormtide
Stormtide is a meteorological and oceanographic phenomenon defined as the rapid development of intense convective storms that are closely coupled with anomalous sea states and coastal water level rise. It is typically observed along continental shelves where warm surface waters, strong pressure gradients, and dynamic atmospheric forcing align, producing simultaneous strong winds, heavy rainfall, and unusually high waves.
Typical features include abrupt wind shifts and gusts, sustained winds in the range of 20 to 40
Causes and mechanisms: Stormtide arises from the interaction of large-scale weather systems with regional oceanographic conditions.
Impacts: Stormtide can threaten coastal communities, disrupt shipping and offshore operations, and cause erosion and inundation.
History: The term Stormtide was introduced in marine meteorology to describe episodes of combined storm and