Beach Hazards Statement issued February 20 at 1:09AM EST until February 21 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...A strong southward-flowing longshore current will exist at all central Florida Atlantic beaches today, in addition to a moderate risk for dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...The southward-flowing current could pull swimmers into deeper water, making them more susceptible to dangerous rip currents. It will also generate strong rip currents near piers, jetties, and reefs.
Beach Hazards Statement issued February 20 at 3:02PM PST until February 22 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM PST Friday through late Friday night. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
Beach Hazards Statement issued February 19 at 2:57PM PST until February 22 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through late Friday night. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
Beach Hazards Statement issued February 15 at 1:28PM PST until February 17 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Keep children and pets away from the surf zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them. Call 911
Beach Hazards Statement issued February 14 at 2:41PM PST until February 16 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Keep children and pets away from the surf zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after
Beach Hazards Statement issued February 14 at 2:48AM EST until February 15 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...Rough surf and a Moderate risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Volusia and Brevard counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Increased Northeast to East winds will produce rough surf. A Moderate risk of strong rip currents will also exist.
Beach Hazards Statement issued February 12 at 5:19AM EST until February 13 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...A strong northward-flowing longshore current will exist at all central Florida Atlantic beaches today, in addition a Moderate Risk for dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...The northward-flowing current will have the potential to pull swimmers into deeper water and make them more susceptible to dangerous rip currents. It will also generate strong rip currents near piers, jetties, and reefs.
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 27 at 1:11AM PST until January 27 at 3:00AM PST by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Lightning strikes on the beach. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas between Camp Pendleton and Del Mar. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Lightning striking unsheltered beach visitors and objects which could produce serious injury or damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lightning is expected to strike the beaches as a band of thunderstorms moves through the coast.
Volcano Watch — Recent lava fountains highlight Pele’s Hair hazards
Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. On January 16–17, persistent lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit, coupled with Kona wind conditions, resulted in Pele's hair falling on nearby communities and within parts of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. This photo was taken near Kīlauea Visitor Center, where strands of the fine volcanic glass had accumulated into tubular tumbleweeds of Pele's Hair reaching up to 56 centimeters (22 inches). USGS photo by K. Mulliken. Pele’s Hair is the name for the strands of volcanic glass that are created when
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 19 at 8:26PM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...A high risk of sneaker waves is expected today with a moderate risk tonight into Monday afternoon. * WHERE...Beaches along Curry, Coos, and Douglas Counties. The highest risks will be to west-facing beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping anyone caught underneath. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr