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Coastal Safety

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weather2 days ago•2 min saved

NWS Warns Bay Area of 16-Foot Waves and Deadly Rip Currents This Weekend

The National Weather Service issued a severe warning for California’s Pacific Coast, urging residents to avoid beaches from Saturday morning through Monday evening due to potentially 16-foot waves. The alert highlights the danger of sneaker waves and rip currents that can pull even experienced swimmers into the sea. A separate coastal flood advisory is in effect for low-lying areas near San Pablo, San Francisco, and Monterey Bays, with up to 1.4 feet of flooding expected. These conditions are linked to an unusually strong El Niño developing along the West Coast.

via New York Post|

#bay-area #coastal-safety #el-nino

health-and-safety20 days ago•15 min saved

Vibrio vulnificus claims one life in South Carolina as coastal cases rise

South Carolina has recorded one death and three illnesses from Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but deadly 'flesh-eating' bacterium, as the state enters peak oyster season. While health officials urge caution regarding raw seafood and open wounds in brackish water, they emphasize that the overall risk remains low for the general population.

via Post and Courier|

#coastal-safety #health-and-safety #public-health

health23 days ago

South Carolina Reports Three Vibrio Vulnificus Cases Amid Rising Gulf Coast Infections

South Carolina has recorded three cases of Vibrio vulnificus and one related death in 2026. While the local risk is considered low, the bacterium, which has a 20% fatality rate, is spreading across the Gulf and East Coasts due to warmer water temperatures. Health officials advise cooking shellfish thoroughly and keeping open wounds out of brackish water.

via Hilton Head Island Packet|

#coastal-safety #food-safety #health

california4 months ago•4 min saved

Laguna Beach waves sweep family; search continues for missing child

A mother and her two children were swept into the ocean in Laguna Beach amid dangerous surf; bystanders rescued the mother and one child, but the other child remains missing as authorities warn of rip currents and high surf along Southern California.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #coastal-safety #high-surf

weather1 year ago•5 min saved

Hurricane Erin Moves Away but Continues to Draw Attention

Hurricane Erin, a Category 2 storm, is heading out to sea without expected landfall but has garnered significant public attention and concern, highlighting the ongoing anxiety and preparedness efforts during hurricane season amid evolving climate impacts.

via The New York Times|

#climate-change #coastal-safety #hurricane-erin