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wind surge

British  
/ wɪnd /

noun

  1. a wind-induced rise in the water level at the coast or the shore of an inland expanse of water. It has a definite frequency and if this is close to the tidal frequency serious flooding can result

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The fallout from the wind surge and the scale of the cleanup is becoming more apparent in the light of day.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2022

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