Laissez les bons temps rouler. This phrase is often mentioned in Louisiana and around the Gulf Coast when Mardi Gras is celebrated. It is well known touristically around the United States from television and radio. It is not an expression used in other French-speaking countries.
noun. verb. The definition of a surge is a sudden gust of something or a very sudden and dramatic increase. 1  An example of a surge is a crowd that suddenly and quickly moves forward. 2  An example of a surge is a sudden increase of electric current or voltage.
Storm Surge vs. Storm Tide. Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tides. Storm surge should not be confused with storm tide, which is defined as the water level rise due to the combination of storm surge and the astronomical tide.