Not Just The Storm: Full Moon And ‘King Tide’ Are Two-Fisted Threat To Gulf Coast

Tampa Bay Times knows hurricanes. From today:

Tampa Bay will see the highest tides of the month just as Tropical Storm Idalia, which is projected to develop into a major hurricane, makes landfall.
Wednesday is expected to bring the next full moon and a king tide, which only comes once or twice a year, according to the National Weather Service.
That means storm surge from Idalia could reach about 1 or 2 feet higher than under normal tide conditions.