As sea levels climb, storms that once might have been an afterthought can have an impact – The Virginian-Pilot
Article Synopsis – As sea levels keep rising, coastal Virginia is likely to see more prolonged periods of high water and worsening effects from minor storms. Disturbances way out in the Atlantic that once might have been waved off as inconsequential can now cause tidal flooding. Storms that might initially seem to present no threat to Hampton Roads have to be watched more closely than just a few decades ago because of sea level rise. To read the actual article click here.