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Hazardous surf and dense fog expected across Bay Area through Friday
Coastal communities across the Bay Area are being urged to prepare for hazardous surf conditions through Friday as forecasters warn of powerful waves and persistent marine risks. According to the National Weather Service, breaking waves between 12 and 16 feet are expected along northwest- and west-facing beaches from Sonoma County down to Monterey Bay, creating an elevated threat for anyone entering or approaching the water. A Beach Hazards Statement remains active for the North Bay, San Francis
Hazardous surf and dense fog expected across Bay Area through Friday
Coastal communities across the Bay Area are being urged to prepare for hazardous surf conditions through Friday as forecasters warn of powerful waves and persistent marine risks. According to the National Weather Service, breaking waves between 12 and 16 feet are expected along northwest- and west-facing beaches from Sonoma County down to Monterey Bay, creating an elevated threat for anyone entering or approaching the water. A Beach Hazards Statement remains active for the North Bay, San Francis
Hurricane Erin Causes Beach Closures and Rip Current Warnings Across US East Coast
As Hurricane Erin makes its way up the East Coast, millions of people enjoying the last days of summer have been met with severe weather warnings and beach closures. From Florida to New England, coastal regions are bracing for dangerous rip currents, high surf, and strong winds. While the core of the storm is expected to remain far offshore, the outer edges of the hurricane are causing significant concern. On August
Hurricane Erin Causes Beach Closures and Rip Current Warnings Across US East Coast
As Hurricane Erin makes its way up the East Coast, millions of people enjoying the last days of summer have been met with severe weather warnings and beach closures. From Florida to New England, coastal regions are bracing for dangerous rip currents, high surf, and strong winds. While the core of the storm is expected to remain far offshore, the outer edges of the hurricane are causing significant concern. On August
Rip current warnings may close Bay Head beaches to swimmers this week
Rip current warnings have been posted along the barrier island beaches in Ocean County, and Bay Head may soon see its shoreline completely off limits to swimmers for the rest of the week. Beach Superintendent Hank Handchen confirmed that conditions are deteriorating quickly, with the surf growing more dangerous each day. While beachgoers are accustomed to rough waters during storm season, the current situation is concerning because of the rapid pace of erosion and the intensity of the waves hitt
Rip current warnings may close Bay Head beaches to swimmers this week
Rip current warnings have been posted along the barrier island beaches in Ocean County, and Bay Head may soon see its shoreline completely off limits to swimmers for the rest of the week. Beach Superintendent Hank Handchen confirmed that conditions are deteriorating quickly, with the surf growing more dangerous each day. While beachgoers are accustomed to rough waters during storm season, the current situation is concerning because of the rapid pace of erosion and the intensity of the waves hitt









