Storm surge poses the biggest threat to people and property as powerful Hurricane Dorian targets Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.
A storm surge watch has been issued along the Georgia coast where levels could reach 4 to 7 feet by Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
When the hurricane closes in on land, its strong winds push that water toward the coast and up onto land, creating walls of water sometimes as high as 20 feet.
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