Category: Weather & Tides

Hilary Could Be the First Tropical Storm to Hit California in More than 80 Years

8/18/2023 - By Dustin Jones for NPR. Hurricane Hilary, a powerful Category 4 storm brewing off the coast Mexico's Baja California peninsula, is making its way towards the Pacific coast. It's projected to hit southwestern California as a tropical storm — the first since 1939 — by Monday, bringing dangerously high winds… SEE MORE

Tidal Flooding of Boat Ramp. Image from Canva.com.

High Tide Flooding Outlook for August 2023

7/30/2023 - By US Harbors. August is Predicted to Bring the Highest Tides of 2023 When the perigean spring tides occur, both at the beginning and end of August, NOAA is predicting the tides will be higher—and lower—than normal for all regions of the U.S.. Perigean spring tides are when the Moon… SEE MORE

Wondering How Red Tide Might Affect You?

7/10/2023 - We Answer Your Questions About the Health & Safety of Red Tide Q: Is it safe to swim during red tide? A: No, swimming around red tide can cause skin irritation, rashes, burning sensations, and sore eyes. Q: Does red tide cause breathing problems? A: Yes, some people may experience… SEE MORE

When Is It Too Rough To Go Fishing?

7/7/2023 - By sportfishingmag.com. You wake up early, pack your gear and head to the marina, no doubt energized by visions of bent rods and big fish. Then, someone pulls the plug. Could be the captain, could be the charter client — either way, the last-minute indecision and cancellation is a bummer.… SEE MORE

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Mussel Poop May Help Clear Oceans of Microplastics

7/6/2023 - By science.org. One of the most widespread pollutants in the ocean is also one of the hardest to see. Trillions of tiny particles of plastic—known as microplastics—can clog the intestines of fish, destroy the tissues of marine creatures, and cause entire populations to decline. Their small size also makes them… SEE MORE

Altius demonstration model with Hurricane Hunter, NOAA WP-3D Orion “Miss Piggy,” at NOAA’s Aircraft Operations Center in Lakeland, FL during the second UAS flight test window on May 25, 2022. Photo Credit: NOAA/AOC Altius demonstration model with Hurricane Hunter, NOAA WP-3D Orion “Miss Piggy,” at NOAA’s Aircraft Operations Center in Lakeland, FL during the second UAS flight test window on May 25, 2022. Photo Credit: NOAA/AOC

NOAA deploys drones in the ocean and atmosphere to advance hurricane forecasting

6/30/2023 - By research.noaa.gov. NOAA and partners are improving hurricane forecasting by harnessing the power of new technologies and working to coordinate these technologies to predict hurricane track, intensity, and rapid intensification. Uncrewed systems and other tools are gathering data at different levels of the ocean and the atmosphere that are key… SEE MORE

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High Tide Flooding Outlook for July 2023

6/29/2023 - By US Harbors. The Northeast, Southern CA, and Hawaii May See High Tide Flooding in July. NOAA recently made significant updates to their monthly high tide flooding outlook, predicting with more detailed accuracy when flooding may occur in specific harbors throughout the month. It is important to note that these… SEE MORE

Ncar’s Next-gen Airborne Radar will have Unmatched Ability to Peer Deep Inside Storms

6/8/2023 - By news.ucar.edu. A next-generation airborne radar designed by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) that could revolutionize our ability to observe, understand, and ultimately predict high-impact weather events has received $91.8 million in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The Airborne Phased Array Radar (APAR) will improve on… SEE MORE

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Animation of sea surface temperatures for past 6 months by weather.gov

NOAA Declares the Arrival of El Nino

6/7/2023 - By John Moore. The expected El Nino has emerged, according to scientists at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. In the monthly outlook released today, forecasters issued an El Nino Advisory, noting that El Nino conditions are present and are expected to gradually strengthen into the winter. El… SEE MORE

The 5 Best Home Weather Stations For Boating & Fishing

5/25/2023 - We've all been there…you wake up early for a fun day on the water, only to realize the weatherman got it all wrong. Instead of sunny skies and calm winds, it's blowing 20 mph with scattered rain. Bummer! Well, no one ever said predicting the weather was an easy job.… SEE MORE

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