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Hurricane Fran’s Legacy and Storm Surge Warning | Wilmington News
Thirty years after Hurricane Fran tore through the coast with winds over 100 mph, killing over a dozen and causing $5 billion in damage, the National Weather Service is using the anniversary to warn: storm surge isn’t like filling a bathtub—it’s a deadly wall of water. A new 9-foot pole at Wrightsville Beach shows how fast and high that surge can rise. With hurricane season heating up, officials urge everyone—coastal or inland—to prepare. Join a free NWS webinar on Sept. 1 at 7:30 PM to learn how forecasting has evolved—and why staying ready could save your life. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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