coast and you're talking 15 here is that what we are seeing, 12 to 15. >> reporter: actually 14 to 18 in long island and connecticut, that is amazing storm surge. the important thing here to remember is about high tide. you were working to the meteorologist, people forget the dirty side of the storm which is the right side of the storm is the most dangerous. right now in you listen to janice dean and others this dirty side of the storm is heading right for long island again. depending on the tide, this thing is bad. megyn: that can make all the difference when it comes to the storm surge and flooding. folks are hoping for the best on that. everybody you talk to, trace, whether it's the national hurricane center or janice or anybody says listen, we are not being alarmists, you need to take this seriously and make your preparations immediately. >> reporter: we focus on the wind a lot, 140 miles per hour, 120 miles per hour, the wind doesn't kill you, it's the water that kills you. megyn: trace thank you. >> reporter: okay. megyn: fox news alert, this just