Cool MateMeaning of Storm surge
In simple words: A rise in sea level due to a storm, especially during a hurricane.
Storm surge in a sentence
- The storm surge caused significant flooding in coastal towns.
- Meteorologists warned of a dangerous storm surge accompanying the hurricane.
- Emergency services prepared for the storm surge expected later today.
- A storm surge can cause damage even miles inland.
- Residents evacuated due to the forecast of a severe storm surge.
How to use Storm surge
Commonly used in weather reports and environmental discussions. Avoid in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone term
Memory hint
Think of a storm making a 'surge' like a wave pushing onto the shore.
Related words
Collocations with Storm surge
- storm surge warning
- prepare for storm surge
- storm surge prevention
Synonyms for Storm surge
- coastal flooding
- tidal surge
- ocean rise
Common mistakes with Storm surge
- Confused with 'storm flood' which is a related but different phenomenon.
- Used inappropriately to refer to general rain or bad weather effects.
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Storm surge in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مد وجزر العواصف
ارتفاع في مستوى سطح البحر بسبب عاصفة، خاصة أثناء إعصار.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ঝড়ো জলোচ্ছ্বাস
ঝড়ের কারণে সমুদ্রপৃষ্ঠের উচ্চতা বেড়ে যাওয়া, বিশেষ করে হারিকেনের সময়।
- GermanDeutsch
Sturmflut
Ein Anstieg des Meeresspiegels wegen eines Sturms, besonders während eines Hurrikans.
- SpanishEspañol
Marejada ciclónica
Una subida del nivel del mar debido a una tormenta, especialmente durante un huracán.
- Persianفارسی
طغیانی طوفانی
افزایش سطح دریا به خاطر طوفان، بهویژه در زمان طوفانهای شدید.
- FrenchFrançais
Onde de tempête
Une montée des eaux due à une tempête, surtout pendant un ouragan.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तूफ़ानी लहर
तूफ़ान के कारण समुद्र के स्तर में वृद्धि, खासकर तूफान के दौरान।
- ItalianItaliano
Ondata di tempesta
Un innalzamento del livello del mare dovuto a una tempesta, specialmente durante un uragano.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Maré de tempestade
É quando o nível do mar sobe por causa de uma tempestade, tipo um furacão.
- RussianРусский
Штормовой нагон
Повышение уровня моря из-за шторма, особенно во время урагана.
- Urduاردو
طغیان طوفان
طوفان کی وجہ سے سمندر کی سطح میں اضافہ، خاص طور پر سمندری طوفان کے دوران۔
- Chinese中文
风暴潮
风暴（尤其是飓风）导致的海平面上升。
More s like Storm surge
- VisibleB2
Able to be seen; not hidden or obscured.
- HumidB1
Having a high level of moisture in the air.
- ScorchB1
To burn the surface of something with heat.
- DroughtB2
A prolonged dry period with insufficient rainfall.
- CloudA2
a grey or white mass that floats in the sky, made of very small drops of water
- FloodB1
a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry
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Frequently asked questions about Storm surge
What does Storm surge mean?
A rise in sea level due to a storm, especially during a hurricane.
What is the definition of Storm surge?
An abnormal rise in seawater level caused by a storm's winds and pressure changes.
How do you use Storm surge in a sentence?
The storm surge caused significant flooding in coastal towns.
Can you give another example of Storm surge?
Meteorologists warned of a dangerous storm surge accompanying the hurricane.
What are synonyms for Storm surge?
Common alternatives include coastal flooding, tidal surge, ocean rise.
What words go with Storm surge?
It commonly pairs with storm surge warning, prepare for storm surge, storm surge prevention.
What are common mistakes when using Storm surge?
Confused with 'storm flood' which is a related but different phenomenon. Used inappropriately to refer to general rain or bad weather effects.
How do you pronounce Storm surge?
US: //stɔrm sɜrdʒ//, UK: //stɔːm sɜːdʒ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Storm surge?
Commonly used in weather reports and environmental discussions. Avoid in casual conversation.