March 23, 2025

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NOAA launches storm surge virtual reality experience

Dwayne Dalton, left, and Megan Kessler wade through storm surge flooding in Gulfport, Florida, caused by Hurricane Helene on Sept. 26. (Thomas Simonetti for The Washington Post)

Have you ever experienced a storm surge? A new virtual reality simulation funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration brings the life-threatening hurricane phenomenon to life — and shows how quickly rising waters can threaten lives and structures.

The simulation, “Weather the Storm,” was created by the University of Georgia and Clemson University in conjunction with NOAA’s Weather Program Office, Georgia Sea Grant and South Carolina Sea Grant to improve storm surge preparedness.