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us-news25 days 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

weather26 days 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-safety1 month 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

crime-and-public-safety1 month ago•18 min saved

Laguna Beach Surf Sweep: Search for Missing Teen Continues

Lifeguards and multiple agencies are searching for 17-year-old Journey Hidalgo after a large Laguna Beach wave swept her and two family members into the ocean near Treasure Island Beach; two bystanders rescued the mother and the other child, but Journey remains missing as drones, the Orange County Sheriff’s Harbor Patrol, and the U.S. Coast Guard continue the search amid dangerous surf and low visibility, with authorities saying the operation could expand to nearby beaches.

via Orange County Register|

#crime-and-public-safety #laguna-beach #missing-person

california1 month 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

science2 months ago•5 min saved

Drone Captures Invisible Ocean Tornado Off Sydney Coast

A drone over Manly Beach near Sydney captured a massive, invisible underwater vortex—an ocean whirlpool formed by colliding rip currents—highlighting hidden dangers for swimmers and surfers; experts advise staying calm and swimming parallel to shore to escape before exiting diagonally.

via Indian Defence Review|

#drone #rip-currents #safety

weather10 months ago•5 min saved

Hurricane Erin Strengthens as New Atlantic Systems Emerge, Prompting Emergency Preparedness

Hurricane Erin, a large Category 1 storm, is moving northeast in the Atlantic, causing rip currents and coastal flooding along the U.S. East Coast, Bermuda, and Atlantic Canada, while transitioning into a post-tropical cyclone. New systems, including Invest 90L and 99L, are developing in the Atlantic, with 90L likely to become a tropical storm and potentially impact Bermuda.

via Yale Climate Connections|

#atlantic #coastal-flooding #hurricane-erin

weather10 months ago•4 min saved

Gov. Murphy Declares Emergency as Hurricane Erin Threatens New Jersey

Governor Murphy declared a state of emergency in New Jersey due to Hurricane Erin, which is causing dangerous rip currents, high surf, and potential coastal flooding across the state, leading to beach closures and safety warnings.

via NJ.com|

#coastal-flooding #hurricane-erin #new-jersey

weather10 months ago•1 min saved

Hurricane Erin Causes Coastal Flooding and High Surf Along US East Coast

Hurricane Erin is causing dangerous surf conditions, high waves, and rip currents along the US East Coast, particularly affecting North Carolina and Virginia, with warnings of potential flooding and road closures, although it has not yet made landfall.

via BBC|

#flooding #hurricane-erin #rip-currents

weather10 months ago•2 min saved

Hurricane Erin prompts beach closures and flooding warnings along the East Coast

Federal forecasters warn the public to stay away from East Coast beaches due to Hurricane Erin, which is causing dangerous waves, rip currents, and flooding risks from Florida to Massachusetts, with evacuations and storm warnings in effect in parts of North Carolina and Virginia.

via NPR|

#east-coast-beaches #evacuations #hurricane-erin

weather10 months ago•4 min saved

Hurricane Erin's Impact and Next Storm Outlook

Hurricane Erin, a powerful Category 3 storm, is causing dangerous surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding along the US East Coast, especially in North Carolina's Outer Banks, while a new tropical system may develop behind it, amid an active hurricane season fueled by warm Atlantic waters.

via CNN|

#east-coast #hurricane-erin #rip-currents

weather10 months ago•1 min saved

Hurricane Erin Prompts Beach Closures and Storm Surge Warnings on the East Coast

Hurricane Erin, a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic, has prompted the closure of beaches in New Jersey and Delaware due to dangerous rip currents, which have already caused at least one death, as the storm affects the East Coast despite moving away from it.

via The New York Times|

#beach-closures #hurricane-erin #jersey-shore

weather10 months ago•4 min saved

Hurricane Erin: Threats and Evacuations Along the U.S. East Coast

Hurricane Erin is growing larger and its rip currents pose a significant danger to the East Coast, even when the storm is far offshore, with risks of strong waves and beach hazards from Florida to Canada.

via The New York Times|

#east-coast #hurricane-dangers #hurricane-erin

weather10 months ago•3 min saved

Hurricane Erin prompts beach closures and surf warnings along New Jersey coast

Hurricane Erin, currently a distant threat, is stirring up dangerous surf and coastal flooding along the Jersey Shore due to strong onshore winds and weather conditions, with advisories in effect and waves reaching up to eight feet, impacting beach activities and local businesses.

via Inquirer.com|

#coastal-flooding #hurricane-erin #jersey-shore

weather10 months ago•2 min saved

Hurricane Erin Prompts Evacuations as Massive Waves Threaten US East Coast

Hurricane Erin has intensified to a Category 4 storm, threatening the US East Coast with dangerous surf, rip currents, and heavy rainfall, while affecting the Bahamas and prompting evacuations and safety warnings.

via BBC|

#bahamas #category-4 #hurricane-erin