In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, and ahead of the huge potential for danger and destruction still to come from Hurricane Irma, there remains much uncertainty and fear about estimated and actual damage to housing markets in Texas and the Southeast. Whether or not this holds true in the wake of Harvey and Irma remains to be seen. Hurricane Irma: What Can Miami Expect From a Six-Foot Storm Surge? Given growing evidence of the relationship between climate change and the strength of major hurricanes like Irma and Harvey, this threat becomes doubly important. Miami sits squarely in the projected path of Hurricane Irma, which is expected to bring a significant storm surge that could easily exceed six feet or more.

Source: Forbes September 07, 2017 22:41 UTC