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Residents Asked to Reduce Power During the California Heat Wave

Coastal News

8/14/2020 - By Jana Katsuyama. A blistering heat wave over the next several days is prompting the California Independent System Operator to issue a Flex Alert for Friday, which means residents are being asked to reduce power usage from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. California is expected to have record-breaking heat, up to… SEE MORE

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New NOAA Report Shows U.S. Continued to See High Tide Flooding in 2019

8/14/2020 - High-tide flooding, often referred to as “nuisance” or “sunny day” flooding, is increasingly common due to years of relative sea level increases. It occurs when tides reach anywhere from 1.75 to 2 feet above the daily average high tide and start spilling onto streets or bubbling up from storm drains. … SEE MORE

‘Unprecedented’ Boat Traffic Off Maine’s Coast Creates COVID-19 Challenge

8/12/2020 - By Eric Russell. While some potential out-of-state visitors have likely been deterred by Maine’s two-week quarantine or negative testing requirements, one area hasn’t seen any slowdown: the open water. Harbormasters, marine patrol officials and boat dealers all agree that 2020 has been the busiest season in recent memory in coves,… SEE MORE

‘Extremely Active’ Hurricane Season Possible for Atlantic Basin

8/12/2020 - Atmospheric and oceanic conditions are primed to fuel storm development in the Atlantic, leading to what could be an “extremely active” season, according to forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. The agency released its annual August update to the Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook,… SEE MORE

How to Locate Fish Faster

8/11/2020 - SiriusXM Marine’s new Fish Mapping service provides saltwater anglers with 8 dedicated fishing features, directly on their boat’s display, to help locate game fish faster. Features include Fishing Recommendations, Weed Lines, Plankton info, Sea Surface Temperature info, and more. In addition to the 8 fishing features, Fish Mapping includes all… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: August 2020

8/11/2020 - NEWS & UPDATES FOR AUGUST Status Updates: Harbors & Marinas Around the Country News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Don't miss our interview with Dr. Jyotika Virmani for our series "Women on the Water". Dr. Virmani will be talking… SEE MORE

“Women on the Water” with Dr. Jyotika Virmani, Executive Director at the Schmidt Institute for Ocean Exploration

8/10/2020 - Dr. Virmani, Executive Director of the Schmidt Institute, joins Anastasia Fischer, President of US Harbors for the 5th episode in our "Women on the Water" video series. Dr. Virmani, in addition to guiding one of the leading programs facilitating the mapping of our ocean floors is an established ocean atmosphere… SEE MORE

Seven East Coast States Saw Their Hottest July on Record

8/10/2020 - By Matthew Cappucci. July 2020 was record hot for much of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Sizzling temperatures and sultry humidity baked the Acela corridor for most of the month, with heat indices rising into the triple digits and making conditions all the more unbearable. The entire Lower 48 experienced temperatures… SEE MORE

Five of Our Favorite Historic Lighthouses

8/7/2020 - In honor of National Lighthouse Day, we have compiled a list of a few of our favorite lighthouses from around the country. Most of these structures have spent the better part of 100 (or in some cases 200) years protecting boaters from harm. Let us know if you have a… SEE MORE

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Isaias Continues Active Seasonal Trend for Atlantic Tropics

8/7/2020 - By David Cannon – Director of Yacht Operations/Meteorologist, Weather Routing Inc. (WRI) The Atlantic Hurricane Season has already been one for the record books and has been far more active than normal thus far. In an average season, we will find 1 or 2 named tropical cyclones (those of Tropical… SEE MORE

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