Beach Hazards Statement issued April 10 at 3:18AM ChST until April 10 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
* WHAT...Enounters with Indo-Pacific man o' wars expected. * WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan, mainly along east reefs, but possibly along any coastline well exposed to the wind. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Extreme pain, redness, swelling and blisters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seek medical attention immediately if any symptoms other than these occur. Guam has had at least two reported encounters along east facing beaches, including Taga'chang Beach. The Beach Hazards statement may be extended if warranted by additional man o' war sightings.
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 9 at 1:53PM ChST until April 10 at 10:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
* WHAT...Enounters with Indo-Pacific man-o-wars expected. * WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan, mainly along east reefs, but possibly along any coastline well exposed to the wind. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Extreme pain, redness, swelling and blisters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seek medical attention immediately if any symptoms other than these occur. Guam already has a reported encounter.
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 9 at 3:09AM EDT until April 10 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...A strong, southward flowing longshore current developing in the surf zone, as well as a Moderate Risk of dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Atlantic beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents in the surf zone can pull swimmers into deeper water, as well as generate additional rip currents near piers, jetties, and reefs.
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 8 at 12:36PM EDT until April 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 11:00 AM Tuesday.
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 7 at 10:54AM EDT until April 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 7 at 2:10PM PDT until April 7 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this 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...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Always keep an eye on the
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 6 at 9:22PM PDT until April 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...A moderate period northwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...Through 11 PM Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also carry driftwood
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 7 at 3:39AM EDT until April 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 7 at 3:29AM EDT until April 8 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...A northward flowing longshore current in the surf zone, as well as a Moderate Risk of dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Atlantic beaches of Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Southern Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents in the surf zone can pull swimmers into deeper water, as well as generate additional rip currents near piers, jetties, and reefs.
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 6 at 1:55PM PDT until April 6 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves. * WHERE...All beaches of Douglas, Coos and Curry Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this 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