European storm turns deadly and threatens worst tidal surge in decades

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2. Danish meteorological office confirms '100-year tidal surge'

The main reason for the extreme tidal surge along both east and west coast of Denmark is the long duration of the storm and its timing. Also, shifting wind directions form southwest to northwest helped piling up a lot of water in the north sea and into the baltic sea. All major cities on Denmark's west coast are urging residents in low-lying areas to evacuate.
Highest surge on the west coast was close to 3m over normal, leaving fishing vessels on the tarmac and sinking s few yachts that were moored to tightly.