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Originally Posted by SamanthaHHI
.... Due to the shallow shelf that extends off our waters, it tends to cause the storms to veer out.
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Just wanted to mention that upper air currents (cold fronts, high pressures, jet stream, trade winds, etc) are the main steering factor of hurricanes, the shallow coastal shelf mainly just serves to amplify a storm surge height.
Great video about Hilton Head and Matthew, thanks for the share! We may stop through there when we take a vacation back to the beach this spring.
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