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In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side of an advancing hurricane typically has the strongest winds and highest storm surge. This phenomenon is known as the "right-front quadrant rule." The Coriolis effect causes air to rotate counterclockwise around the low-pressure center of the hurricane in the Northern Hemisphere.
As a result, the right side of the hurricane's forward motion is in the direction of the storm's rotational winds, adding to the storm's overall speed and intensity. The combination of the storm's forward motion and the counterclockwise rotation results in stronger winds and a higher storm surge on the right side compared to the left side. However, the exact distribution of wind and storm surge can vary depending on the specific size and intensity of the hurricane and its track relative to the coastline.
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