Here, a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist takes images and measurements of lava fountain heights during the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption on December 31, 2024; the eruption began on December 23 and has continued in episodic pulses. Geologists conduct shifts throughout the week to monitor the eruption and note any changes. On December 31, fountain heights reached approximately 80 feet (25 meters) and lava flows continued to cover the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Observatory staff wear personal protective equipment such gas masks to protect themselves from volcanic gas emissions that can quickly change with the winds and eruptive activity. USGS photo by H. Winslow.
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report EOC Activation Level: Level 2 Meteorological Summary: Scattered shower and thunderstorm development expected once again across the Sunshine State, courtesy of our typical summertime pattern. Greater rain chances reside across North Florida as thunderstorms maximize in coverage and intensity this afternoon (45-70% chance of rain). Any thunderstorm could be strong to locally severe and capable of producing frequent lightning, gusty winds (45-60 mph), and very heavy downpours. Nuisance flooding and ponding water within urban and low-lying/poor drainage areas cannot be ruled out; quick 2-4" of rainfall possible within any thunderstorm. Hot and
We forecast crude oil production in the Federal Offshore Gulf of America (GOA) will average 1.80 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2025 and 1.81 million b/d in 2026, compared with 1.77 million b/d in 2024, in our most recent Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). We expect GOA natural gas production to average 1.72 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2025 and 1.64 Bcf/d in 2026, compared with 1.79 Bcf/d in 2024. At these volumes, the GOA is forecast to contribute about 13% of U.S. crude oil production and 1% of U.S. marketed natural gas production in 2025 and 2026.
* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 4 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.