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us-news10 hours ago•3 min saved

Washington man charged after rock-throw at endangered Hawaiian monk seal amid threats

A 38-year-old Washington state tourist, Igor Lytvynchuk, is set to appear in federal court in Honolulu on charges of harassing a protected Hawaiian monk seal after prosecutors say he threw a coconut-sized rock at an adult male seal in Maui. Video of the incident sparked widespread condemnation, with the defense claiming the man intended to shoo away turtles and later faced assault, threats, and doxxing. If convicted, he could face up to one year in prison per charge and fines under the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The case highlights protections for monk seals, a critically endangered species with about 1,600 remaining in the wild.

via NBC News|

#doxing #endangered-species-act #marine-mammal-protection-act

environment11 hours ago•3 min saved

Defense says rock-throw aimed to protect sea turtles, not harming monk seals

A Washington state tourist, 38-year-old Igor Lytvynchuk, is charged in Honolulu with harassing a protected animal after allegedly throwing a coconut-sized rock at an adult Hawaiian monk seal on Maui. His defense says he was trying to protect sea turtles and has since faced threats and doxxing; prosecutors say video shows him throwing the rock directly at the seal’s head, and NOAA identified the seal as a male named 'R404'. Lytvynchuk faces Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act violations, with potential penalties up to one year in prison per charge and fines up to $50,000 and $20,000, respectively. The incident drew condemnation from officials and highlights wildlife-protection efforts in Hawaii; monk seals are critically endangered with about 1,600 remaining.

via CBS News|

#endangered-species #environment #harassing-protected-animals

weather5 days ago•38 min saved

NOAA projects below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season

NOAA’s 2026 Atlantic hurricane outlook calls for a below-average season, with fewer named storms and hurricanes than the long-term average. Forecasters point to expected atmospheric and oceanic conditions—such as increased wind shear and climate variability patterns tied to ENSO—that typically suppress development in the Atlantic. Even in a quieter season, residents should not become complacent: stay informed through official updates, review preparedness and evacuation plans, and monitor any storms that do form.

via Yahoo|

#atlantic #el-nino #hurricane

science5 days ago•12 min saved

El Niño Boosts Expected Pacific Storm Surge for 2026

NOAA projects an above-average 2026 Pacific hurricane season driven by developing El Niño, with the eastern Pacific seeing about 15–22 named storms, 9–14 hurricanes, and 5–9 major hurricanes (ACE near 120–190% of median; midpoint ~18.5 named storms, 11.5 hurricanes, 7 major). The central Pacific is expected to have 5–13 tropical cyclones. TSR forecasts an about 25% above-average Northwest Pacific typhoon season (27 tropical storms, 18 typhoons, 11 major typhoons, ACE ~410), also aided by El Niño. The warming pacific waters linked to El Niño typically boost activity in these regions, with historic benchmarks like 2015’s Patricia and 1997’s Linda cited; the season has already seen impactful activity from Super Typhoon Sinlaku, and current ACE levels remain well above average.

via Yale Climate Connections|

#el-nino #hurricane-season #noaa

weather5 days ago•6 min saved

NOAA expects a quieter 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, urges early preparedness

NOAA’s 2026 outlook calls for a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season (June 1–Nov 30) with 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, and 1–3 major hurricanes, aided by developing El Niño and warmer Atlantic conditions with weaker trade winds. Forecasters assign about a 55% chance of below-normal activity (35% near-normal, 10% above-normal) and highlight new tech—AI-based models, drones, enhanced forecast cones, and expanded products for Hawaii and inland areas—to improve forecasts, emphasizing that preparedness should begin now.

via NOAA (.gov)|

#atlantic-hurricane-season #el-nino #hurricane-forecast

science6 days ago•4 min saved

El Niño May Dampen Atlantic Hurricane Season in 2026, NOAA Forecasts

NOAA forecasts a below-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2026, with a 55% chance of below-normal activity and 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, and 1–3 major hurricanes, largely due to a developing El Niño that increases upper-atmosphere wind shear even as sea temperatures remain warm. Forecasters caution that even in a quiet season, a single major hurricane can cause severe damage, and CSU's separate forecast also signals below-active activity. The season runs June 1 to November 30.

via BBC|

#atlantic-hurricane-season #el-nino #hurricane-forecast

weather6 days ago•183 min saved

El Niño Could Quiet the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, NOAA Forecasts

NOAA forecasts a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season with 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, and up to 3 major hurricanes, driven largely by the anticipated return of El Niño which tends to increase upper-atmosphere wind shear and suppress activity, though warmer-than-normal Atlantic waters could still fuel systems. The season runs June 1–November 30, with the first tropical storm typically forming in late June and the first hurricane around mid-August.

via CNN|

#atlantic-hurricane-season #climate-patterns #el-nino

space8 days ago•72 min saved

Three CMEs Could Spark a Northern Lights Show Across the U.S. Tonight

Three coronal mass ejections are racing toward Earth and could produce glancing geomagnetic storms over the next few days, raising the odds of seeing the northern lights across parts of the northern United States tonight and possibly into May 20. If conditions peak at G1, viewers in Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan and Maine may spot auroras; with a stronger G2, Idaho and New York could join the show. Most CMEs will miss Earth, but lingering solar wind from a coronal hole could boost geomagnetic activity. The best viewing window is a few hours around local midnight in clear, dark skies away from light pollution, though visibility remains unpredictable depending on magnetic field alignment.

via Space|

#aurora #cme #noaa

science9 days ago•3 min saved

Road to Mauna Loa Observatory Reopened, Restarting Critical Atmospheric Measurements

NOAA reopened the road to Mauna Loa Observatory on March 26, 2026 after lava from the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption buried the route, enabling the restart of most atmospheric measurements (about 68% of daily programs active) and resumption of limited operations; full power restoration and full-suite science runs are pending, while a multi-year campus redevelopment will upgrade facilities, including a new 130‑foot tower and enhanced infrastructure.

via NOAA (.gov)|

#atmospheric-measurements #carbon-dioxide-monitoring #mauna-loa-eruption-2022

science11 days ago•3 min saved

Aurora Alert: Northern Lights Possible Across 10 U.S. States Tonight

NOAA expects a minor G1 geomagnetic storm from a fast solar wind that could bring the northern lights to parts of the northern U.S. tonight into early Saturday, best seen after dusk in dark, rural areas. Potential viewing spans Alaska and northern states including Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Maine, aided by a new moon that darkens the skies. Auroras occur when solar wind energizes atmospheric gases.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#aurora-borealis #geomagnetic-storm #noaa

space11 days ago•71 min saved

Geomagnetic Wind May Bring Northern Lights to Michigan and Maine This Weekend

A fast solar wind from a coronal hole could trigger a G1 geomagnetic storm tonight through May 17, boosting aurora chances across the northern U.S. and potentially allowing sightings as far south as Michigan and Maine, with strongest activity between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. EDT. Visibility depends on cloud cover and darkness; if conditions align, look to dark skies and consider aurora forecasts for real-time updates.

via Space|

#aurora #geomagnetic-storm #noaa

weather13 days ago•8 min saved

California Faces a Potentially Powerful El Niño Winter

Forecasters say there’s an 82% chance El Niño will emerge in the Pacific and a 96% chance it will be active this winter, with up to a 37% chance of a 'very strong' event. A powerful El Niño could bring a wetter, potentially flood-prone winter to Southern California, though outcomes are uncertain and influenced by ongoing marine heat waves and other atmospheric factors. Past strong El Niños caused floods and erosion, but not every event delivers the same rainfall, and California remains vulnerable to coastal and ecological impacts even if rainfall isn’t extreme.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california-weather #climate-prediction-center #el-nino

weather13 days ago•182 min saved

El Niño could become record-breaking as CPC raises odds

El Niño is developing faster than expected and forecasters say the odds are increasing that it could reach a historically strong, perhaps even 'Super', level by fall or winter. The Climate Prediction Center and NOAA project about a two-thirds chance that peak strength will be strong or very strong, aided by a large warm-water pool in the central and eastern Pacific. Regardless of whether it reaches super status, a stronger El Niño would likely boost global temperatures and influence weather worldwide—potentially stronger droughts or heat in some regions, and wetter winters and changes to hurricane activity in others—though there remains uncertainty about how strong the peak will be.

via CNN|

#climate-change #cpc #el-nino

travel13 days ago•179 min saved

Rock-throwing tourist arrested over attack on Hawaii’s endangered monk seal

A 38-year-old tourist was arrested by federal agents after a witness video captured him throwing a rock the size of a coconut at Lani, a protected Hawaiian monk seal off Maui. He’s charged with harassing a protected animal and could face up to a year in prison per count, plus fines under the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act. With about 1,600 monk seals remaining, the case underscores ongoing wildlife-cruelty concerns and enforcement in Hawaii.

via CNN|

#endangered-species-act #hawaii #monk-seal

world17 days ago•33 min saved

Rich tourist detained after rock-throwing at Maui’s endangered monk seal

A Seattle man threw a large rock toward an endangered Hawaiian monk seal on Maui, narrowly missing the seal’s head and then told bystanders he didn’t care about the consequences because he’s rich; he was detained by authorities. Harassing or harming monk seals is illegal and can lead to fines or criminal charges. The Maui Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement is investigating and may hand findings to NOAA for possible federal action. The incident, captured on video and sparking online outrage, involves the seal named Lani and underscores wildlife protection rules on Hawaii’s beaches.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#endangered-species #hawaiian-monk-seal #maui