Category: Weather & Tides

Rising with the Tide: Keeping Our Communities Above Water Q&A

12/14/2021 - US Harbors recently hosted "Rising with the Tide: Keeping Our Communities Above Water"; a free conference for coastal communities. Our panel of experts included John Englander, Renee Collini, David Wolcott, Joseph Sutkowi, Gayle Bowness, Heiko Udluft and Nicole Elko. During the conference we discussed pressing issues facing our coastal communities:… SEE MORE

Rain, Snow Fall as California Braces for Brunt of Storm

12/13/2021 - By Felicia Fonseca. The Western U.S. is bracing for the brunt of a major winter storm expected to hit Monday, bringing travel headaches, the threat of localized flooding and some relief in an abnormally warm fall. Light rain and snow fell in Northern California on Sunday, giving residents a taste… SEE MORE

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Snow-covered skiffs on Jonesport's working waterfront.

Where’s Winter? NOAA Outlook Shows Warm Weather Coming Up

12/8/2021 - By Dave Longley. It may be December, but it doesn’t feel like it in most of the country. While Alaska has been dealing with cold and snow and Hawaii braced for “catastrophic rainfall,” pretty much the entire contiguous United States has been spared any significant winter weather. A new projection from… SEE MORE

Storm Sweeps Hawaii, Brings Threat of ‘Catastrophic’ Floods

12/7/2021 - By Caleb Jones. HONOLULU (AP) — A strong storm packing high winds and extremely heavy rain flooded roads and knocked out power across Hawaii, with officials warning Monday of potentially worse conditions ahead. The National Weather Service said the storm brings the threat of “catastrophic flooding” in the coming days… SEE MORE

2021 Gift Guide for Boaters, Fishermen and Outdoor Enthusiasts

12/2/2021 - The 2021 holiday season is upon us and we've been busy testing products to find the perfect gifts for the boater, fisherman or outdoor enthusiast on your list. STAY WARM AND WELL LIT - No matter what you want to do, this hands free LED lighted water resistant hat is… SEE MORE

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NOAA Ocean Exploration Meets Major Mapping Milestone

11/20/2021 - Two million square kilometers. Or 772,204 square miles. That’s more than one quarter the size of the contiguous United States. And it’s the area of seafloor mapped by NOAA Ocean Exploration using the modern, high-resolution multibeam sonar system aboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer since the ship was commissioned in 2008. Why We Map There’s so… SEE MORE

High Tide, Low Tide, My Tide

11/19/2021 - No need to consult a tide chart and make adjustments for your local tides: the Sandy Shores custom tide clocks show the High, Low, Incoming and Outgoing tides so planning your next beach picnic, kayaking adventure or fishing trip is easy. These tide clocks are delivered with the clock set… SEE MORE

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Storm Batters Long Island With Hail and Prompts Rare Tornado Warnings

11/15/2021 - By Troy Closson and Isabella Grullón Paz. A series of rare tornado warnings rattled the New York metro area as heavy rain, quarter-size hail and powerful wind battered parts of Long Island, New York City and New Jersey on Saturday. No injuries were reported as a result of the fast-moving… SEE MORE

Learn About Our Presenters… “Rising with the Tide: Keeping Our Communities Above Water”

11/14/2021 - Our free online conference for Coastal Communities is this Wednesday, Nov 17th. Learn more about our presenters, and join us! PRESENTERS INCLUDE: Senator Angus King Since 2013, Senator King has served as Maine’s first Independent United States Senator. He's strong believer in the need for greater bipartisan dialogue and relationship building, and… SEE MORE

Portrait of Emperor Penguins with research vessel, Nathaniel B Palmer near Thwaites Glacier.

Antarctic Penguin Washes Ashore Nearly 2,000 Miles from Home

11/13/2021 - By Zachary Rosenthal. An Adélie penguin native to Antarctica washed ashore on the beaches of Birdlings Flat, New Zealand, this week, more than 1,800 miles from home. The penguin, which locals have named Pingu, likely swam the entire distance from the shores of Antarctica to New Zealand, only the third time… SEE MORE

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