As Hurricane Milton barrels into Florida's western coast, water levels in Tampa are receding from the shoreline, a phenomenon that could later inflict devastating impact. The event, called a reverse storm surge,

Reverse storm surge happens when the wind from the storm pushes the excess water away from shore instead of pushing it onto the coast and it happened during Hurricanes Irma and Ian. WeatherTiger meteorologist Ryan Truchelut told USA TODAY that if Milton makes landfall to the south of Tampa Bay, it could happen again.