Anatomy of a storm surge 6 Storm Team Weather School by: Matt Hinkin Posted: Sep 16, 2020 / 12:45 PM EDT / Updated: Sep 16, 2020 / 12:47 PM EDT KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – When one of the most active hurricane seasons in years, you’re hearing a lot of about “storm surge.” WATE 6 Storm Team’s Matt Hinkin explains what a storm surge is, how it forms and why it’s dangerous. MORE WEATHER SCHOOL STORIES: Fall foliage in East Tennessee: When it peaks and what causes the leaves to change color Anatomy of a storm surge The Fujiwhara Effect explained How many cloud types can you name? Matt Hinkin explains the names The Perseid Meteor Shower explained and how to watch