Hurricane Milton sucks water out of Tampa Bay

Officials cautioned against taking a walk in the bay as they said that the water will return to the bay during storm surge.

[courtneym]

if the ocean retreats, you run to higher ground

[davidlithlewis]

I’m no meteorologist- but when I worked in the Phillipines after typhoon Haiyan, I understood it is actually the extremely low pressure which does ‘suck’ the water to the lowest pressure point. In this case emptying the bay. That low pressure point of course then moves, meaning the bay will fill again and likely surge onto the land. Tragic for all involved! All the best from Australia.

[notreallyme]

The wind does not “suck” the water out, the low pressure does. It’s like putting your finger on top of a straw and lifting it a little in a cup of water. The water in the straw will be higher than the surrounding water which will drop a little. The higher air pressure around the storm pushes down harder than the low pressure in the middle of the storm, creating a raised area of water in the middle and lower water levels on the outside. This is what causes the “sucking.” Since the storm and the low pressure are moving this raised area of water moves with it and makes landfall. The wind then gives it a push and surges it further on land.

[thomjanson]

To everyone on here, tsunami’s aren’t just created by earthquakes. It’s just a large scale displacement of water, causing large waves. Can occur many different ways.

[nibs]

The water receding is a very bad sign. Water can be "pushed" into other areas, but it always returns with exceptional force. We continue to pray for everyone affected. Stay safe!

[MilesBellas]

With the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004, the water first receded in a "drawback" : a warning sign.

[mindybui]

Thats the warning sign for the 15ft storm surge that everyones afraid off

[Harrison-yl]

I'm favoured only God knows how much I praise Him, $230k every 4weeks! I now have a big mansion and can now afford anything and also support God’s work and the church.

[Paul-zyn]

Remember that show called 10, 000 ways to die..? Here's 10, 001

[Richardak]

With technology advancements why in hell are reporters still are being put in mortal danger to provide reports. I am sure that that can be done remotely.

[patrickmccarthy]

Imagine a couple of hundred years ago being on a sailing ship and blundering into a storm like this.

[jeffodonnell]

Greetings from Brisbane Australia my fellow patriots stay safe americans here in oz where watching and praying for you take care and god bless each and every one of you.

[BlueLightWavelength]

The phenomenon, reminiscent of what occurred during Hurricanes Ian in 2022 and Irma in 2017, will probably last only a few hours — and could suddenly reverse, with damaging results.

[Coffeenow]

With people losing their homes, etc., why do some folks feel the need to be so rude with their comments?

High tide is expected sometime around 5am.

[UBeesh]

I swear that news man works for every station in every city.

[tamiiymchristine]

God is so amazing. Thank you Jesus Christ for pulling back the water from Tampa Bay when it needed it the most. Only you can do that Jesus Christ ❤

[bbbcid]

"I can't see any water as far as I can see"
This man does not lie.

[jpendowski]

Thanks for the footage. I’ve left the area, please keep safe.

[ElizabethGontkovic-uqmw]

Hurricanes can create a Tsunami, there called " "Meteotsunami"