Coastal Flood Alerts: 40M People at Risk from Strong Onshore Winds
Coastal Flood Alerts: 40M People at Risk from Strong Onshore Winds
US · Published Feb 23, 2026
• Over 40 million people from the Mid-Atlantic to New England are under coastal flood alerts due to strong onshore winds and high tides.
• Rising high tides may flood low-lying roads, beaches, and waterfront communities, creating dangerous travel conditions.
• The combination of coastal flooding, heavy snow, and damaging winds poses a serious threat, requiring preparedness and caution.
Millions under coastal flood alerts due to winds
More than 40 million people from the Mid-Atlantic to New England are under coastal flood alerts as strong onshore winds push ocean water toward shorelines.
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