Category: Weather & Tides

When to Expect the Warmest Day of the Year

8/2/2021 - During the summer months, most areas in the United States approach their highest temperatures for the year. To give you a better idea of the warmest time of year for your area, NCEI has created “Warmest Day of the Year” maps with the help of Climate.gov for the contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The maps… SEE MORE

Tokyo Games Could be the Hottest Summer Olympics Ever

7/30/2021 - By Will Jarvis. Years before the coronavirus pandemic delayed the Tokyo Games, caused an uproar over public safety and left arenas empty, researchers were sounding the alarm over another concern for the world's top athletes: extreme heat. Tokyo's Olympic and Paralympic Games are expected to be one of — if… SEE MORE

https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/high-tide-bulletin/spring-2020/

U.S. High-tide Flooding Breaks Records

7/28/2021 - Coastal communities across the U.S. saw record-setting high-tide flooding last year, forcing residents to deal with flooded shorelines, streets, and basements — a trend that is expected to continue into 2022 and beyond without improved flood defenses, according to a new NOAA report. High waters are affecting coastal economies and… SEE MORE

Even an unnamed storm can expose a harbor's vulnerabilities. Make a storm plan now to prevent surprises this summer.

‘Destructive’ Severe Thunderstorm Warning to Trigger Emergency Alerts on Mobile Phones

7/27/2021 - The National Weather Service has announced that a new category of "Destructive" Severe Thunderstorm Warning will trigger wireless Emergency Alerts on mobile phones starting August 2. Severe thunderstorms can be life threatening, but not all severe storms are the same. The National Weather Service has announced that a new category… SEE MORE

https://apnews.com/article/science-fires-environment-and-nature-oregon-wildfires-3255d07c698462a9221c090f212ac98e/gallery/cadcfa0ac4e64fa6ad729b944b0e8500

Oregon Wildfire Forms ‘Fire Clouds’ that Pose Danger Below

7/18/2021 - By Gillian Flaccus. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Smoke and heat from a massive wildfire in southeastern Oregon are creating giant “fire clouds” over the blaze — dangerous columns of smoke and ash that can reach up to 6 miles (10 kilometers) in the sky and are visible from more than… SEE MORE

June 2021 was the Hottest June on Record for U.S.

7/13/2021 - Exceptional heat waves from coast to coast helped push June 2021 to the No. 1 spot on the list of hottest Junes on record for the U.S. The first six months of 2021 also brought eight billion-dollar weather disasters, ranging from destructive severe weather to a historic deep freeze, according to experts… SEE MORE

Headed Offshore? How to Get Real-Time Weather Forecasts & Conditions

7/12/2021 - Getting Accurate Forecasts and Conditions When You're Offshore Can Be A Challenge: Here's a Solution! SiriusXM Marine provides graphical weather and fishing info for boaters, allowing you to know the conditions ahead. Features include radar, storm cell info, lightning strike locations, marine zone forecasts, wind/wave info, and more. The service… SEE MORE

Detroit Going Green to Help Slow Flooding During Heavy Rains

7/11/2021 - By Corey Williams. DETROIT (AP) — Massive amounts of green are being spent to find “green” ways to prevent basements, yards, streets and freeways in Detroit from flooding during heavy storms like one last month. Of $100 million pumped each year into infrastructure upgrades for the city’s aging water and… SEE MORE

Coast Guard Urges Hurricane Preparedness Ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

7/8/2021 - PORTSMOUTH, Va. - The Coast Guard urges caution to Mid-Atlantic mariners, boaters and beachgoers as Tropical Storm Elsa impacts the region. Tropical storms are dangerous, can create treacherous conditions and can cause gale-force winds sooner than anticipated. Mariners, boaters, and beachgoers alike should stay safe, alert and follow advisories as… SEE MORE

NASA Looks at Louisiana Delta System, Eyes Global Forecasts

6/30/2021 - By Janet McConnaughey. MIKE ISLAND, La. (AP) — Erosion, sinking land and sea rise from climate change have killed the Louisiana woods where a 41-year-old Native American chief played as a child. Not far away in the Mississippi River delta system, middle-school students can stand on islands that emerged the… SEE MORE

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