What are king tides and why could they cause flooding in the Southeast?

AccuWeather 2025-10-03

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You may have heard the phrase "king tide" before, but what does it really mean? AccuWeather's Anna Azallion explains ahead of the risk of coastal flooding in the Southeast.
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