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weather1 month ago•7 min saved

Tropical moisture fuels brutal humidity and heat across Southern California

Tropical Storm Marie offshore is pulling humid air into Southern California, triggering a multi-day heat wave with 90s to low-100s temperatures (even 105 inland) and muggy nights; forecasters warn of dangerous rip currents, higher surf, and elevated tides, with heat advisories expanding to multiple counties. Public health officials urge avoiding ocean swimming through midweek and staying hydrated, while residents seek cooling centers.

via Los Angeles Times|

#heat-wave #humidity #rip-currents

climate-and-environment1 month ago•8 min saved

SoCal Braces for Scorching Heat and Humidity as Marie Lingers

Southern California faces a week of oppressive heat and humidity, with temperatures 10–20 degrees above normal and muggy nights looming. Highs are expected near 96–98 in downtown L.A. and Long Beach, and above 105 inland, as moisture from Tropical Storm Marie persists and heightens heat stress. A heat advisory covers Wednesday and Thursday, with forecasters warning conditions could worsen if cloud cover fails to materialize. High surf, dangerous rip currents, and elevated tides will persist through Tuesday, bringing coastal flooding and requiring caution along the shore—Malibu to Long Beach saw large waves and beach closures, while tides could reach around 7 feet. Rainfall over the weekend complicated drainage, and authorities emphasize avoiding the surf zone. The broader pattern includes a marine heat wave and a brewing El Niño that could sustain extreme conditions ahead.

via Los Angeles Times|

#climate-and-environment #coastal-flooding #el-nino

weather1 month ago•5 min saved

SoCal Braced for Fringe Rain and High Surf from Hurricane Marie

Hurricane Marie stayed offshore but thrashed the L.A. area with light to moderate rain (about a quarter-inch to an inch) and dangerous coastal conditions, including 6–10-foot waves and strong rip currents, prompting beach closures and rescues. Seal Beach saw parking-lot flooding, and a flood advisory covered parts of western L.A. County, with burn-scar areas noted for possible debris flows. Downtown L.A. faced less rain, while meteorologists called the rainfall largely beneficial; temperatures are set to climb back into the mid-90s later in the week.

via Los Angeles Times|

#coastal-flooding #hurricane-marie #los-angeles

weather1 month ago•6 min saved

Marie Tracks Offshore but Triggers Big SoCal Surf for Labor Day

Hurricane Marie is expected to stay offshore, but its 6- to 8-foot south swells will bring dangerous surf, strong rip currents and a moderate coastal-flooding risk to low-lying parts of Southern California (Avalon, Long Beach’s Alamitos Peninsula, Malibu, Point Mugu) over Labor Day weekend, with possible light rain and muggy conditions; no landfall is expected, but beachgoers should swim near lifeguards.

via latimes.com|

#coastal-flooding #hurricane-marie #rip-currents

weather1 month ago•42 min saved

Marie bypasses California landfall, but coastal impacts linger

Hurricane Marie is not expected to make landfall in California, but its outer bands could still affect the region with rough surf, rip currents, and some rain along portions of the coast.

via The Weather Channel|

#california-coast #coastal-surf #hurricane-marie

weather1 month ago•4 min saved

SoCal Braces for Uncertain Marie: Rain, Waves and Fire Weather This Labor Day

Forecasts say Marie's track remains uncertain, with direct landfall unlikely but a real chance of heavy rainfall (about 20–25%) or light showers for Southern California; most models push the system west of the Baja California peninsula, though a northward nudge could bring impacts to SoCal. A 50–60% chance of widespread light rain Sat–Tue, 10–20% for moderate-to-heavy rain that could cause localized flooding, and increased surf and rip currents are expected Sunday into Monday, with some coastal flooding possible near Long Beach, Malibu, Point Mugu and Catalina. Offshore wind could raise fire weather risk in certain mountain and desert areas. Forecasters say stay tuned, as small changes in Marie's track could alter the outlook.

via Los Angeles Times|

#hurricane-marie #labor-day-weekend #rainfall

local1 month ago•1 min saved

Jersey warns: stay out of the sea during partial eclipse due to rip currents

RNLI Jersey urged people to avoid swimming during the partial solar eclipse as swells increase and strong rip currents are expected around St Ouen's Bay; lifeguard patrols end at 18:00 BST, with eclipse viewing from 18:21 to 20:10. Viewers are advised not to look at the sun without proper glasses, and to use the float-to-live technique if in trouble, calling 999 for Jersey Coastguard if needed.

via bbc.com|

#eclipse #jersey #local

local2 months ago•4 min saved

16-year-old lifeguard rescues unconscious boy from Santa Cruz surf

A 16-year-old lifeguard saved 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai after he was pulled under by rip currents off Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz. Nathaniel hesitated to swim but was urged by a woman, tripped, and went unconscious as powerful waves rolled in; Ryder Williams waded through the dangerous surf to pull him out, with bystanders and another lifeguard assisting. Nathaniel survived and expressed gratitude to the lifeguard, while his father praised the rescue and Trump floated giving Ryder a civilian honor at the White House.

via New York Post|

#hero #lifeguard #local

local2 months ago•5 min saved

Santa Cruz Warns: Warm Weekend Brings Sneaker Waves and Strong Currents

As a heatwave draws more people to the coast, Santa Cruz lifeguards logged 34 rescues and nearly 5,850 preventative contacts over a weekend as sneaker waves and dangerous rip currents persisted; officials say most drownings occur at unguarded beaches, urge beachgoers to stay near lifeguard towers and call 911 if needed, and remind the public that the viral Seabright rescue underscores the sea’s unpredictability (the incident also drew a White House invitation for the 16-year-old lifeguard).

via KQED|

#beach-safety #lifeguards #local

local2 months ago•37 min saved

Lifeguards rescue boy from dangerous Santa Cruz surf amid massive swells

A dramatic video shows lifeguards pulling a boy from rough surf at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz as powerful swells trigger about two dozen rescues; officials warn of sneaker waves and rip currents along the Pacific coast.

via KOMO|

#lifeguards #local #rescue

us-news2 months ago•7 min saved

Body recovered as locals warn of deadly 'washing machine' rip currents near Mississippi coast

Nolan Wells, 18, disappeared July 4 after a boat trip to Horn Island, MS; his body was found July 6. Locals nickname the stretch of water between Horn and Ship Islands the 'washing machine' due to dangerous rip currents, and Cajun Navy officials warned conditions that day were extremely perilous. Authorities say foul play isn’t suspected, an independent autopsy found a head injury but couldn’t determine a cause or manner of death, and a formal autopsy is pending.

via Fox News|

#horn-island #mississippi #nolan-wells

weather2 months ago•10 min saved

NHC Boosts 91L Development Odds to 80%, Florida Forecast Focuses on Showers

The National Hurricane Center’s 8 AM update raises Invest 91L’s development odds to 80% over the next 2–7 days. Hurricane Hunters will investigate today to check for a defined center and pressure. Regardless of development, the system is expected to move northwest away from Southwest Florida but will bring rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms today and likely tomorrow, with gusts up to 30 mph along the coast. A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Sarasota, Lee, and Charlotte counties, and WINK News will have the latest on Invest 91L throughout the morning.

via WINK News|

#invest-91l #nhc-update #rip-currents

us-news3 months ago•376 min saved

Rip currents take two beachgoers near Santa Cruz, California

Two Fremont women, Harshita Nair (21) and Mahial Sran (20), were swept into the sea near Yellow Bank Beach (just north of Santa Cruz) around 5 p.m. after being caught off guard by waves. Eight rescue swimmers pulled them from the water and they were taken to Dominican Hospital, where they died. Officials say it’s unclear what they were doing; the incident serves as a reminder to check tide charts and avoid turning away from the ocean, as waves can return suddenly.

via NBC News|

#california #drowning #rip-currents

weather3 months ago•14 min saved

SoCal Coast Warned: Extended Alerts for High Surf and King Tides

The National Weather Service extended dangerous coastal warnings through midweek for Los Angeles County beaches and through Friday for Orange County beaches, with dangerous rip currents and 3–6-foot waves driven by elevated surf and king tides of 7.5–7.9 feet. The alert warns of increased drowning risk and potential coastal flooding in low-lying areas; beachgoers should stay out of the water and near lifeguard towers, while OC officials prepare flood protections and sandbags for vulnerable areas, including Newport Beach.

via Orange County Register|

#coastal-warnings #king-tides #laguna-beach

crime-and-public-safety4 months ago•15 min saved

Laguna Beach 5-year-old swept into sea found near Christmas Cove after coast‑guard search

The body of 5-year-old Amada Mia Brown, who was swept into the ocean during a swell in Laguna Beach, was found about 250–300 yards offshore near Christmas Cove during an aerial survey on June 11. A 24-hour search by Orange County lifeguards, Harbor Patrol, the U.S. Coast Guard and drones followed the June 9 incident; two bystanders rescued the mother and a sibling, who were hospitalized and later released. The Treasure Island Beach area is known for strong rip currents.

via Orange County Register|

#christmas-cove #coast-guard #crime-and-public-safety