The North Fork prepares for flooding along the bay as high tide approaches
Flooding in downtown Riverhead Monday morning. (Credit: Tara Smith) A coastal flood warning is in effect until 2 p.m. today as high tide is expected to bring moderate to major flooding along the bays and the Peconic River, the National Weather Service warned. The heaviest flooding is expected to occur along the Peconic River at […]
Moderate flooding reported across the North Fork as high tide passes
Waves crashing at Mattituck’s Veterans Beach Monday morning. (Credit: Grant Parpan) Update: Rain began moving out of the area mid-morning Monday as a storm that brought moderate flooding to the area moved north. A coastal flood warning remains in effect until 2 p.m. The parking lot in downtown Riverhead suffered moderate flooding and was blocked […]
Clear Lake Texas water levels: High winds and low tide combine to push water to historic lows
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – This weekend’s strong cold front has no doubt given you notice of the cold weather and high winds. But for some waterfront residents, they also had a rare sight. These strong winds combined with tidal conditions pushed water levels lower than usual on Clear Lake. The lake, which is actually a […]
Tide gauge surge readings reach 8ft at Morro Bay during tsunami warning
The town of Morro Bay worked with its police and fire departments on Saturday morning to respond to a tsunami advisory in effect for the west coast following an underwater volcanic eruption near the peaceful nation of Tonga. The advisory, which is one level lower than a warning but higher than a watch, means people […]
Red tide on the coast of Rio de Janeiro • Earth.com
Today Picture of the day from NASA Earth Observatory presents a satellite view of a harmful algal bloom (HAB), or red tide event, along the coastline of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The clear waters along the coast appear to be dark red due to the unusually widespread phytoplankton event. According to a NASA report, phytoplankton […]
Red tide off Rio
In late 2021, bathers in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro faced unwanted visitors living in the ocean. Beginning in November, countless microscopic phytoplankton gathered along the coast, coloring the clear, blue waters a dark reddish-brown. The bloom, known as a red tide or a harmful algal bloom (HAB), was unusually widespread and long-lasting. […]
As the tide rises, Indonesia struggles to save the living and the dead
“The last resort is to move to a safer place,” says Pranowo, who is in his second term as governor and is expected to run for president in 2024. adapt to the environment by building houses on stilts, for example. If they want to recover their land like in the good old days, it is […]
High tide and heavy rain flood Gig Harbor park and restaurant, photos show
GIG HARBOUR, Wash. — Netshed No. 9 in Gig Harbor had been open for about an hour on Friday when high tides — over 14 feet this week — collided with heavy rain runoff in western Washington. Water “just down,” said co-owner Katie Doherty. The breakfast restaurant posted a photo of chairs and table legs […]
Rising tide causes coastal flooding and impacts on Whatcom roads
Unusually high tides and winds on Friday caused coastal flooding in Sandy Point and Birch Bay, according to the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. Nearby roads were likely to be affected throughout the afternoon of January 7, and drivers were advised to avoid the southern end of Birch Bay Drive and Sucia Drive at Sandy Point […]
Vienna Police Caught Youths Damaging Waters Field, Throwing Tide Pods
Tidal pods on a store shelf (via Mike Mozart/Flickr) With schools closed for the winter holidays, the Vienna Police Department has encountered rowdy behavior from young people in recent weeks. According to the department’s Dec. 22-Jan. 6 crime report, two minors face felony charges of destruction of property and trespassing after allegedly driving and damaging […]
Laundry in space? P&G and NASA are testing a fully degradable tide
Tide, the detergent used by millions of people in the United States, wants to make moon laundries a thing. Parent company Procter & Gamble Co. is working with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on a formula that can withstand off-planet conditions so astronauts can do laundry during missions. The first shipment made its way […]
Stunning footage shows massive waves as high tide hits Cleethorpes
These stunning images show the waves that hit Cleethorpes this evening (Wednesday) at high tide. Waves, which came with high tide at 7.30pm, tower over vehicles in this stunning footage captured by Nige Cordy. It’s been a week of high tides and stormy conditions, with waves reaching over seven meters when level. READ MORE:High tide […]
High tide danger warning as tonnes of debris are dumped on Cleethorpes Prom
Lifeguards have issued a stern warning to people watching the waves at high tide in Cleethorpes. Tons of debris washed up on the resort boardwalk with the highest tides of the year. Over the past two days, tides of over seven meters have dumped stones, boulders and seashells. Read more weather news here An RNLI […]
Dartford and Thames Barrier closed to defend London against high tide
The Dartford and Thames Barriers were closed from this morning (January 4) to defend against a high tide in London. The Environment Agency closed the barriers to protect the capital. The Thames Barrier was closed from 10.40am this morning It ensures that river levels are “safely contained” within London’s tidal river walls and Thames Estuary […]
Residents feel anxious about dark clouds, rain and high tide
PETALING JAYA: From lighthearted jokes to prayer, Malaysians are using a variety of methods to help them cope with the trauma and anxiety caused by the massive floods. Whenever Asfalili Kasim hears the sound of thunder, she gets anxious and if the rain starts falling, she won’t sleep. The 42-year-old graphic designer said she needed […]
Hampton Tide Report Results | Community
PORTSMOUTH – A new report released by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Coastal Program and its partners titled “A Summary of High Tide Flooding Recorded by the Hampton, New Hampshire Tide Gauge: 2013-2020,” outlines the frequency of high tide flooding. . in Hampton, New Hampshire, based on analysis of a tide gauge at […]
Tide gauges equipped to measure sea level and activity
(CNS): Four tide gauge stations have been installed in the three Cayman Islands to collect data on tidal activity and sea level. The gauges have been installed at Gun Bay Public Dock in East End, Royal Watler Cruise Terminal in George Town, Creek Dock in Cayman Brac and Bloody Bay Dock in Little Cayman. They […]
Royal Tide Phenomenon Expected to Hit Malaysia Later in January, February | Daily Express Online
The royal tide phenomenon is expected to hit Malaysia later in January and February Published on: Monday January 03, 2022 By: Bernama Text size: Royal tide at Taman Tinusa 2 in Sandakan on New Year’s Day. (Photo: Public) Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia is expected to experience the third phase of the high tide phenomenon from January […]
Floods: Malaysia could face a third wave of high tide in January, February, according to the DID
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is expected to experience the third phase of the high tide phenomenon from January 2-5 and January 18-21 followed by January 31-February 3. The director of the Water Resources Management and Hydrology Division of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), Ir Azmi Ibrahim, said the sea water level would be at […]
Here’s when the royal tide will rise above the SF seawalls on Monday
Monday marks the last day of high tides, and at 11:02 a.m. today sea levels along the Bay Area coastline will rise nearly 7 feet, causing minor flooding along the Bay Area coastline. bay, the National Weather Service said. If you plan to walk along the Embarcadero in San Francisco, your feet might get wet. […]
King Tide Advisory Brings Coastal Flood Risk – CBS San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Cold coastal flooding could occur across the Bay Area Saturday through Monday as the region’s highest tides of the year hit the coastline, according to the National Weather Service. These tides are called royal tides, which occur when the Earth, moon, and sun align to reach the astronomically strongest tides […]
High Tide Inc. shares near 52-week low
Shares of High Tide Inc. (HITI) closed today 1.2% above their 52-week low of $4.30, giving the company a market capitalization of $258 million. The stock is currently down 51.7% year-to-date, 51.7% over the past 12 months and 51.7% over the past five years. This week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.9% and the […]
Trajectories of storm surges studied on Martha’s Vineyard
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) and the Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) in Provincetown presented the results so far of the storm tide pathways study. According to the CSS website, storm tide pathways are pathways that running water would take in low-lying coastal areas. VMC Special Projects Planner Dan Doyle said the study is being […]
Atmospheric rivers boost high tide flooding on US West Coast
Atmospheric rivers are narrow bands of moisture that cross the lower troposphere, usually at the leading edges of massive low-pressure systems. At their peak, they can carry as much water in the sky as the Amazon River on land. They unleash intense winds and heavy rain as they cross the Pacific Ocean, eventually making landfall […]
City and West Kochi areas are flooded at high tide | Kochi News
Kochi: Residents of the city and West Kochi have been reeling from high tide-induced waterlogging over the past week. People living on the banks of the canals face flooding of their compounds and homes at high tide, especially at night and early in the morning. Areas that have been flooded in the past week include […]
Tampa Bay area counties have spent millions dealing with the red tide
For weeks high levels of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, have been detected off some of the most popular beaches. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — All is calm along the beaches of the Tampa Bay area this holiday season. But not so long ago, the shores were littered with thousands of Dead Sea life. Red […]
The royal tide floods the Yaletown Seawall but does not move the barge from English Bay
Parts of the Yaletown Seawall were flooded again on Wednesday as one of several high tides pushed more water than usual onto the banks of False Creek. Olivia Tobias captured video of water submerging part of her usual walking route in David Lam Park and shared the footage with Daily Hive. Nearly a foot of […]
Orange tide alert issued for Tuesday evening
Jersey Met issued an orange tide warning – the second highest level of alert. The notice said: ‘Wind and high tides will cause waves to crash over sea walls – which are expected to cause disruption – with water and debris on roads along the south coast of Jersey during tonight’s high tide. “Some flooding […]
Photos, video: See extreme high and low tides at Morro Bay
The cypress trees along Morro Bay have seen the tides come and go over the years, but as the sea level rises they more often taste salt water at their roots. In November, December and January, the Earth, Moon and Sun align in a way that amplifies the gravitational pull of the tides on the […]
Rising water level due to high tide threatens Kuttanad paddy field
It has been a difficult two months for rice farmers in Alappuzha district, especially in Kuttanad. Heavy downpours and floods that hit the region in October and November destroyed paddy (supplemental crop) over large areas in Upper Kuttanad and Kuttanad and caused massive losses to farmers. After the devastation caused by natural calamities, seeds recently […]
The ‘royal tide’ makes a splashing appearance in San Francisco
Just at the right time, the royal tide crashed along the Embarcadero in San Francisco on Saturday. Lori Lambertson, a teacher at the Exploratorium, was standing on a bench behind and between Piers 3 and 5, giving a lecture on royal tides to about 100 people, when she noticed the waters in the bay behind […]
King Tide flooding on SF waterfront foreshadows future climate change norm – CBS San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — The royal tide returned to the Bay Area, peaking Saturday morning. “Well, you think you’re looking at something you see every day and all of a sudden your feet get wet and it’s not what you see every day – so you back off,” Joy Durighello said. , resident of San […]
The Royal Tide event will hit the Santa Cruz coast this weekend – Santa Cruz Sentinel
SANTA CRUZ – Santa Cruz County waters will likely reach a semiannual high over the weekend, with the arrival of a “King Tide” event. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts ocean tides will reach a high of about 6.7 feet at Santa Cruz beaches through Sunday. That peak, however, isn’t much more than a […]
So far the Fraser Valley mostly holds the tide of the last atmospheric river – Campbell River Mirror
The third of three major rainfall events in the region since Nov. 25 resulted in localized flooding in Abbotsford this week, but did not raise water levels at the bottom of Sumas Prairie Lake. Mayor Henry Braun, speaking at the city’s daily news conference on Tuesday afternoon, said levels at the bottom of the lake […]
So far, the Fraser Valley is mostly holding back the tide of the last atmospheric river – Saanich News
The third of three major rainfall events in the region since Nov. 25 resulted in localized flooding in Abbotsford this week, but did not raise water levels at the bottom of Sumas Prairie Lake. Mayor Henry Braun, speaking at the city’s daily news conference on Tuesday afternoon, said levels at the bottom of the lake […]
So far, Fraser Valley mostly holds tide from last atmospheric river – Cowichan Valley Citizen
The third of three major rainfall events in the region since Nov. 25 resulted in localized flooding in Abbotsford this week, but did not raise water levels at the bottom of Sumas Prairie Lake. Mayor Henry Braun, speaking at the city’s daily news conference on Tuesday afternoon, said levels at the bottom of the lake […]
So far Fraser Valley mostly holds tide from last atmospheric river – Victoria News
The third of three major rainfall events in the region since Nov. 25 resulted in localized flooding in Abbotsford this week, but did not raise water levels at the bottom of Sumas Prairie Lake. Mayor Henry Braun, speaking at the city’s daily press conference on Tuesday afternoon, said levels at the bottom of the lake […]
So far, Fraser Valley mostly holds tide from last atmospheric river – Vancouver Island Free Daily
The third of three major rainfall events in the region since Nov. 25 resulted in localized flooding in Abbotsford this week, but did not raise water levels at the bottom of Sumas Prairie Lake. Mayor Henry Braun, speaking at the city’s daily news conference on Tuesday afternoon, said levels at the bottom of the lake […]
Climate Change Tracking: Detailed Maps Predict Future of Jersey Shore’s Rising Tide
GALLOWAY TWP., New Jersey (WPVI) – Dr. Stewart Farrell works in his outdoor office nestled at the University of Stockton’s waterfront outpost. Since 1985, he has been working there as a kind of pioneer of a disturbing science. “Sea levels will continue to rise no matter what we do,” he said. Dr. Farrell has painstakingly […]
Is it time to buy High Tide stocks? Not yet, analyst says
IUnlike most cannabis stocks, High Tide stocks (HITI) started the week off right. Investors appeared to applaud the company’s decision to acquire an 80% stake in Denver-based NuLeaf Naturals. This is all part of the company’s strategy to diversify its offerings and follows several other CBD acquisitions made this year. There have been other strategic […]
Just in time, royal tide is slowing Florida fishing, but better days are ahead
How high is the water, mom? Five feet high and rising —Johnny Cash You can’t say we weren’t warned. “Royal Tides” don’t sneak up on anyone, or at least they shouldn’t. This week’s high waters were long predicted and will likely repeat early next month. They arrive later in the year, the scientists say, “when […]
Why Are Thieves Stealing Tide Laundry Detergent in Connecticut?
OXFORD — The video opens with what appears to be a normal scene outside a grocery store: two people loading the trunk of an SUV with items from their basket. Footage continued as the pair quickly tossed item after item into the car, parked in the fire lane at the entrance to the store. One […]
Norfolk’s ‘Super King Tide’ exceeds flood forecast
There are several royal tides each year in the Chesapeake Bay. And this past weekend, the southern bay experienced what you might call a super king tide. Strong northeast winds pushed more water on top of an already predicted high tide. Thanks to a group of dedicated citizen scientists, researchers have more than 5,000 flood […]
Miami King Tide November 2021 Flood Videos
As if the regular rainfall didn’t make getting around Miami difficult enough, the Royal Tide – when the new and full autumn moons bring unusually high water levels – adds even more chaos to this sinking porous limestone slab. Combine the two and expect a flood of Noah’s Ark proportions. Due to heavy rain and […]
Bangkok braces for another high tide as governor apologizes
Traffic comes to a virtual halt at Krungthep Bridge as the Chao Phraya River overflows on Monday. (Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya) Residents of Bangkok’s riverside neighborhoods are suffering from flooding and are expected to prepare for another high tide on Tuesday. Floods were also reported in the neighboring provinces of Samut Prakan, Chachoengsao and Nonthaburi. The […]
Coastal flooding likely with Monday morning high tide; NC 12 remains closed
Buxton Monday morning. Photo by Matthew Coats. Coastal flooding is expected again with Monday morning’s high tide at 10 a.m., with impacts similar to Sunday’s, according to a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. Residents and visitors should expect flooding of roads and very low properties several hours before and after […]
Myrtle Beach records 6th highest tide level with more flooding expected as storm forecast
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) — The tides in Myrtle Beach hit the sixth-highest on record Saturday morning and could rise further on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, North Carolina. “Sunday morning’s tide will be even higher and could approach hurricane flood levels. Prepare for road closures, protect property from salt […]
Data collected from King Tide to help understand extent of flooding in Hampton Roads
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – King Tide was here. It’s one of the highest tides of the year in the fall when the moon is closest to the earth. Wetland’s Watch executive director Skip Stiles said the waters peaked around 11 a.m. “Normally with a King Tide the water would be about a foot higher. With […]
Myrtle Beach records the 6th highest tide level, according to the National Weather Service; more flooding expected on Sunday
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) — The tides in Myrtle Beach hit the sixth-highest on record Saturday morning and could rise further on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, North Carolina. Stay up to date with the latest news and weather with the FOX8 mobile app. “Sunday morning’s tide will be even […]
Waters rise around Portland as royal tide hits the coast
The phenomenon occurs when the moon is at its closest point to the Earth and the Earth is at its closest point to the sun. PORTLAND, Oregon – The Earth, sun and moon are all perfectly aligned this weekend, and a royal tide is expected on the Oregon coast. “A king tide is an unscientific […]
The Tide: Ga. Coast Braces for Tidal Flooding
Before a drop of rain fell on Friday, some roads and low yards were flooded in marshy areas along the Georgian coast. Along US 80, at mid-morning high tide, the swamp and Savannah River threatened to converge on this single route in and out of Tybee Island. In Glynn County, the FJ Torras Causeway toward […]
Tybee Island is watching for flooding from the southeast ‘royal tide’ this weekend
Residents of the Savannah area, especially those on Tybee Island, may need to do advance planning for the weekend as the southeast coast anticipates potential flooding due to high tide levels. A combination of high tides and strong winds can cause what meteorologists call a “king tide” that could lead to higher flood risks in […]
Blog: Royal tide coming this weekend, accompanied by rain and wind
Yesterday and last night we collected about a tenth of an inch of rain. It wasn’t much, but it was a nice pouring rain. Moreover, each small gesture contributes to the long-term deficit. The rain left in the morning and there was some clearing in some places inland. In parts of the interior and west, […]
St. Augustine prepares for the morning high tide
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida. – Downtown St. Augustine is preparing for high tide on Saturday morning, which is expected to peak around 10 a.m. High tide occurred around 9:40 p.m. Friday. But it’s called a royal tide, which comes in pairs – a minor high tide and a major high tide. Friday night was the minor. […]
Tide reaches major flood stage in South Carolina, with more expected this weekend
The gauge indicates that the tide reached 8 feet, the minimum level for a major flood, for a few minutes around 9 a.m. Saturday morning’s tide should be even higher. Joey Sovine of WCSC Affiliate tweeted, “This is the highest tide since December 16, 2020. We are starting to see street closures increase in downtown […]
King Tide coastal flooding this weekend – Boston News, Weather, Sports
The tides are at the highest high levels today at 12 feet. They will stay that way until Sunday and just below 12 feet on Monday. A royal tide occurs completely naturally, it is when the moon, sun and earth are perfectly aligned to exert the greatest gravitational pull on the oceans. But those high […]
HIGH TIDE – Bay Weekly
Record coastal flooding causes lasting damage By Cheryl Costello and Kathy Knotts Not since Hurricane Isabel has the Chesapeake Country experienced such disruptive flooding. From Thursday to Sunday, low pressure and persistent onshore winds caused record high water levels in some places and near record highs in others. The Potomac River and the Solomon Islands […]
High tide: the last movement changes the situation
Jover a year ago, High Tide (HITI) has completed the acquisition of Meta Growth – a major strategic step in the company’s history that has firmly positioned it as one of Canada’s leading cannabis retailers. The company’s latest actions could prove just as vital, says Andrew Semple, 5-star analyst at Echelon. Last week, the company […]
Residents and business owners prepare for the upcoming high tide in downtown Annapolis – CBS Baltimore
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — City Dock in Annapolis is under water again. The water started to rise before the first drop of rain fell on Friday and it’s a reality the capital of Maryland is getting used to. READ MORE: Maryland Weather: Alert Day, Severe Weather Tracker “The road that is flooded all the time […]
Red tide present on the beaches of Destin, Fort Walton Beach
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) – The Okaloosa County Florida Department of Health is alerting the public to the presence of red tide at Destin and Fort Walton Beach. Red tide levels as of October 27, 2021. The beaches include: • James Lee Beach• Shira Beach• Destiny East • Beasley Park • Access to Fort […]
🌱 Climate Change Conference + Red Tide + Death of MP COVID-19
Hello Sarasota! Let’s kick off this Monday with everything you need to know about what’s happening today in Sarasota. First, today’s weather forecast: Shower and thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 77. Here are today’s top stories in Sarasota: Ringling College of Art and Design has joined the Moffitt Cancer Center to create a virtual reality game […]
Red Tide Shows Improvement in Latest October Report
Conditions are improving although levels of red tide concentration are present in Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla – The red tide is not completely out of the area, but concentration levels have dropped over the past week. Looking ahead to the weekend, in the latest report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife […]
High tide stock to skyrocket 140%? This analyst thinks so
Shares from cannabis accessories manufacturer High Tide (HITI) have doubled in 2021 despite a significant pullback – like the majority of cannabis stocks – from the highs of the start of the year. However, Echelon’s Andrew Semple expects the title to claw back those gains and some. The analyst reiterated a speculative buy rating on […]
Florida’s busy hurricane season hasn’t increased royal tide flooding
A hunter’s moon rises today, carrying puffy fall tides known for oozing idle in waterfront streets and parks, but maybe not this year. Miami’s National Weather Service predicts higher than normal tides with October’s full moon, but not the coastal flooding that has so often accompanied the moon-influenced royal fall tides. What is a “brown […]
Red tide spreads to most shorelines in Bay County
BAY COUNTY Fla. (WMBB) – If you’re starting to experience cold symptoms, you may not be sick because the red tide has returned. Beachgoers in Panama City Beach said symptoms were stronger than ever this week. The red tide brings with it sneezing and coughing for some. Gulf County feels the impact of the red […]
Red Tide Beach report: Concentrations ‘high’ along Gulf Coast
Some beaches are better than others in the Tampa Bay area. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Tampa Bay just can’t seem to shake off the red tide. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently noted high concentrations of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, were measured along the Gulf Coast from Pinellas counties to Sarasota […]
King Tide Alert: Fall 2021 Higher Than Normal Tides Are Upon Us
Coastal areas of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia can anticipate at least two spells of king weather this fall, according to NOAA. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Living across the First Coast, we’re no strangers to puddles and even temporary mini-lakes that can appear during or after heavy rain. People who frequent places like Atlantic Beach or […]
High red tide levels found on Sarasota County beaches
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – The Florida Department of Health is reminding residents of Sarasota County of the high levels of red tide found at local beaches. The following beaches were found to have a higher number of red tides following Monday’s beach water samples: Rowboat key Bird Key Park/Ringling Causeway North Lido Lido Casino […]
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Red tide detected at all beaches in Sarasota County
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – The Sarasota Department of Health has issued a health advisory for local beaches due to high red tide levels. Beaches with high levels of red tide include Longboat Key, Bird Key Park/Ringling Causeway, North Lido, Lido Casino, South Lido, Siesta Beach, Turtle Beach, Nokomis Beach, North Jetty, Venice Beach, Service Club, […]
Waters are rising in parts of Klang due to high tide
COASTAL areas of Klang district saw the waters rise due to a high tide at 5.56am on Thursday 7th October instead of 6.30am as expected. A check by StarMetro found water levels were ankle deep at Jalan Syahbandar and Persiaran Raja Muda outside Port Klang KTM Kommuter station. Klang District Fire and Rescue Department Area […]
Warrington warned of possible flooding as high tide was forecast
Residents of Warrington have been warned the town could be affected by flooding after an alert was issued. The Environment Agency has issued the flood alert for the Mersey Estuary because there is a high tide forecast around 1:45 am Friday morning (October 8). The alert says the areas most at risk in Warrington during […]
Florida weather forecast: tropical system, rising tide, rain
An area of low pressure in the northeastern Caribbean that is observed by the National Hurricane Center could bring wet weather to Florida by the weekend of October 9-10, 2021. This was the area’s position at 2 p.m. on October 5. National Hurricane Center Be careful what you ask the National Weather Service in Miami. […]
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Red tide reported in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) – Residents reported a bad smell and dead fish over the weekend, leading people to suspect that the red tide had spread to parts of the coast of Big Bend. Red tide is caused by high concentrations of aquatic microorganisms, such as protozoa and single-celled algae. In this case, the FCC […]
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Red tide levels rise again as we enter typical season
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Red tide levels are back on the rise along various Suncoast beaches, just over a month after a devastating summer bloom that killed tons of fish and made beaches not pleasant. The Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay were beginning to return to normal, but now samples in some areas are […]
Red tide levels rise again in Sarasota and Manatee counties
After dissipating in late August, the red tide that killed marine life and closed beaches is back. For nearly 11 months, the red tide lingered off the coast of southwest Florida, and samples from Monday show levels are rising in Sarasota and Manatee counties as winds continue to push proliferation around local waters. This week, […]
Red tide bloom lasts summer, more common than 50 years ago
An intense and widespread red tide, which appeared to recede after Hurricane Ida, is now spreading from the Panhandle to Charlotte County; and with red tide blooms being stronger than they were just 50 years ago, summer blooms may become more common. Although the red tide (Karenia brevis) the season is from October to February, […]
Red tide picks up strength off Pinellas coast • St Pete Catalyst
After two weeks of slow dissipation along the Pinellas County coast, Karenia brevis – the harmful algal bloom that causes the red tide – seems to be gaining strength. According to the latest Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) sampling, a low concentration of K.brevis persists from the southern tip of Pinellas north to Indian […]
Police blotter: Tide capsules stolen from garage Wednesday | Crime and courts
Editor’s Note: Information is provided by Cowlitz County Corrections and local law enforcement agencies. Each person named in this report is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court. Theft, trafficking in stolen goods –Kelso Police arrested 18-year-old Jacob Allan Beerman of Longview on Wednesday on suspicion of second-degree theft and trafficking in first-degree stolen […]
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King Tide Season Increases St. Augustine Flood Risk – Action News Jax
ST. AUGUSTINE – King Tide season is upon us. These specific tides can bring unusually high water levels causing local flooding. Residents of St. Augustine are no strangers to flooding. “When it rains really hard, it runs off all these areas here,” resident Pat Balanzategui said. “Whenever there is any turnout or flooding, we get […]
High tide flooding in South Florida possible during royal tide season
An unusual fourth summer full moon rises on Monday, tugging at still-warm seas and signaling the start of royal tide season in South Florida. While meteorological summer effectively ends on August 31, astronomical summer ends with Wednesday’s autumnal equinox – the day the Northern Hemisphere begins to move away from the sun and into the […]
Red tide not present in latest samples from Sarasota and Manatee
Low to medium levels of harmful algal blooms were still found in Pinellas County waters. SARASOTA, Fla. — After months of sitting in the sand next to dead fish or watching the sunset with a tickle in your throat, the red tide has finally subsided on some Tampa Bay-area beaches. For the first time in […]
The red tide returns for Labor Day; Pinellas County beachgoers aren’t as bothered
REDINGTON SHORES, Fla. (WFLA) – As summer draws to a close, red tide lingers along Florida’s Gulf Coast in Pinellas County, but beachgoers told 8 On Your Side that the situation on Labor Day was much better than around July 4th. “It’s been the best of all summer right now,” said longtime Redington Shores resident […]
NOAA’s red tide forecasting tool now operational, agency says
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Red Tide Respiratory Prediction Tool has officially gone from experimental to operational, according to the federal agency. Lakeland family massacre survivor, 11, in critical condition, detective says Now, the tool will be fully supported and made available to the public to monitor movements of the […]
Red tide levels show improvement along Florida’s Gulf Coast
The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, has been observed in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties. PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida – An uneven red tide bloom continues to persist along Florida’s Gulf Coast, but concentration levels are believed to be lower than in previous weeks. Daily samples of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission show […]
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Deer Point Lake Tidal Gates Open
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Deer Point Lake has received 200% of its annual precipitation for the past several months. Prior to Tropical Storm Fred, the locks were lowered to mitigate predicted high water levels. Due to the excessive rainfall of the past few weeks, combined with the heavy rainfall forecast for our region over […]
‘Mahogany Tide’ | Algal bloom sightings reported near Virginia Beach, around Chesapeake Bay
Officials say accumulations of algae have been spotted near Hampton Roads, as well as the York and James rivers. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – This is not a color normally associated with water. “People have been going out trying to swim this week and then going, ‘What is this? All of a sudden it looks like […]
Heavy surf, high tide creating dangerous conditions, flooding on the SoCal coast
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (KABC) – High tides and large waves are putting on a show and creating dangerous conditions along Southern California beaches. AIR7 HD footage on Thursday evening showed large waves breaking on Aliso Beach, flooding a parking lot near the Lost Pier Cafe. Farther down the beach, waves splash against a rock barrier, […]
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The red tide continues to contaminate the Tampa Bay area
The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, has been observed along Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties. FLORIDA, USA – The red tide persists along Florida’s Gulf Coast, but conditions are starting to improve from earlier this year. The patchy bloom of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was detected in 99 samples, according to the […]
Ocean wave floods Aliso Beach hours before high tide – Orange County Register
Hours before the highest tide peaked, the ocean wave had already pushed across the sand and into the parking lot at Aliso Beach in South Laguna on Wednesday, August 18. Related: Big swell, high tides will hit the coast, with a chance of rain The salt water rushed in with such force that it overturned […]
Why do Tide Pods stain laundry?
Since I started working on our guide to the best laundry detergent in 2014, I’ve noticed a steady stream of people reporting that Tide detergents leave permanent purple stains on their clothes. Recently Becca Laurie wrote for The Outline about Tide pods, that candy-like bundle of laundry leaving blue stains on her laundry, and the […]
The tourism industry in Florida lost millions thanks to the red tide
The study can provide some insight into the damage this year’s red tide has had on the local economy. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – As Tampa Bay and much of southwest Florida begin the process of recovering from this summer’s devastating red tide surge, researchers have estimated the damage the harmful algal bloom has caused to […]
Here’s how climate change could make future Red Tide blooms worse
Red tide blooms have been plaguing Florida for hundreds of years at least, and scientists say they’re going nowhere. But could they get worse? It is certainly possible in a warming world. The first problem is that scientists don’t know enough to predict what will happen. “There is a lot of speculation about the impact […]
NOAA’s Red Tide Respiratory Forecast Goes Online Predicting Algal Blooms in the Gulf
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A new tool from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to predict harmful algal blooms in the Gulf of Mexico is online and is now being used to predict potential tidal bloom movements and impacts Red. Homeless man stabbed and beaten for more than $40, North Port police say The NOAA […]
High tide flooding has doubled in 20 years, with the Texas coast particularly vulnerable
AUSTIN (KXAN) – 2020 was a record year for high tide flooding in the United States according to a new NOAA report. High tide flooding is usually caused when high tides are 1.75 to 2 feet or higher above the typical daily high tide. Flooding at high tide not only results in excess water on […]
The Fishin’ Report: A red tide showing Hernando | Sports
Nick Stubbs Testing last week by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission showed low levels of red tide headed north to waters off Hernando County. Testing showed low or very low levels about 20 miles offshore, although sampling showed “very low” levels about 4 miles off Hernando Beach. Keith Kolasa, director of aquatic and […]
Manatee rescued from red tide being treated at ZooTampa
It’s been a record year for manatee deaths in Florida, and the red tide appears to be making matters worse for the mammal. TAMPA, Florida— Editor’s note: The video in the player above shows the state of manatee mortality in early July. The red tide has wreaked havoc on Tampa Bay area waterways over the […]
Deaths of rare sea turtles and manatees attributed to red tide toxin
TAMPA BAY, FL – After a brief period of improvement last weekend, Pinellas County officials say red tide conditions have now worsened along the Pinellas coast, resulting in the death of manatees threatened and endangered sea turtles. Pinellas County water quality monitoring on Tuesday showed medium and high cell counts of K shortthe organism that […]
Red tide likely responsible for fly population surge: experts
Researchers have recorded similar increases in fly populations after previous natural disasters, including hurricanes and the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – If you feel like the flies have been very “swarming” this summer, you’re not alone. The Tampa Bay area’s social media is “buzzing” with complaints of people noticing flies in their […]
Study examines the effects of red tide on the human brain
SARASOTA, Florida – When a red tide approaches the coast or even Tampa Bay, it is impossible to miss. It’s that famous smell of dead fish, and if it’s bad, it can irritate the airways. But doctors don’t think it stops there. Now they are studying the side effects the red tide could have on […]
Stream red tide levels on beaches
July 28, 2021 through The Gabber Photo courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. While things looked better on the Gulf beaches this past weekend, Pinellas County reported on Wednesday July 27 that red tide conditions were persisting or worsening off the Pinellas coast. “After brief improvements over the weekend, red tide conditions […]
Red tide levels in Tampa Bay are at their highest in years, study finds
Research compiled from the FWC and NOAA shows that red tide levels have not been so high since 1971 in Middle Tampa Bay. TAMPA, Fla .– Red tide cleanup efforts have been suspended in Pinellas County, but the impacts of toxic algae blooms continue to impact the Tampa Bay area. If you thought this year’s […]
Part of the marine life killed by the red tide transformed into energy
While most of the Red Tide Debris is destined for county landfill, some of it is actually turned into something much more useful. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — More than two million pounds of dead marine life have been discovered along Pinellas County beaches in recent weeks, all because of the red tide. And while most […]
Sharks seen in Longboat Key canals try to avoid red tide, experts say
LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. (WFLA) – Residents who live on the water along Longboat Key are used to seeing all kinds of marine life in their backyard canals, but the view they had last week was unlike anything they had seen before – and experts say it’s because of the red tide affecting the area. Countless […]
Recent manatee deaths in Tampa Bay linked to red tide: FWC
Toxic algae are just another threat to the manatee. In 2021, more manatees died than in the past six years. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – This year has been devastating for manatees, with more marine animals dead so far this year than in any of the past six years. Now it looks like the red tide […]
Beachgoers: Clearwater Beach seems to be improving despite the red tide
People are flocking to Clearwater Beach despite the FWC’s report of average Karenia Brevis concentrations. CLEARWATER, Fla. — On Friday afternoon, crowds of people could be seen along Clearwater Beach. The latest FWC report shows average levels of Karenia Brevis detected in Clearwater Beach waters. This means that people could have breathing problems due to […]
Map healthy beaches to avoid red tide
Scientists collect, analyze data and information on beach conditions and red tide levels is uploaded to visitbeaches.org and its mobile app. SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — The weekend has arrived and people have made plans that include hitting the beach. However, the red tide has worsened at some of our popular beach spots. According to the […]
Red tide at the beach: is it safe to go?
The NWS said there was a chance that respiratory irritation from algal blooms could impact people in some coastal areas. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Another beautiful, warm Friday in the Tampa Bay area could mean some beach time. Before you go, you’ll want to check out the red tide conditions. On Friday, the National Weather […]
Red tide prediction map shows worsening conditions at Pinellas County beaches
Researchers predict that the red tide will move towards the beaches Justin Matthews reports ST. PETERSBURG, Florida. – The red tide crisis is ruining many people’s plans for a day at the beach in Pinellas County, but thanks to researchers at the University of South Florida, there is a way to watch the red tide […]
Red tide puts a damper on Pinellas County beach family vacations
INDIAN SHORES, Fla. (WFLA) — Red Tide is putting a damper on tourism and vacations. The Belville family drove 20 hours from Wisconsin to enjoy a week at the beach, only to be greeted with the sights and smells of the red tide. “We were just a little instantly disappointed and little stressed. Like that’s […]
Why is this year’s red tide in Tampa Bay so bad?
TAMPA, Florida – Red tide continues to kill thousands of fish and other marine life off Florida’s Gulf Coast. Since this week, contractors in Pinellas County have collected more than 2.5 million pounds of red tide-related debris. The red tide is an annual algal bloom where the proliferation of karenia brevis in a body of […]
Mithi River rising even when there is no high tide should be a wake-up call for Mumbai: BJP MLA
The flooding of the Mithi River and the Bhandup sewage treatment plant should be a wake-up call for Mumbai, and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray should immediately convene a meeting of all elected officials, academics and experts to find a solution to the problem. the crisis that has left the city partially paralyzed, Ashish Shelar, BJP […]
Red Tide FAQ: What to know about the bloom impacting Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The red tide is back along Florida’s Gulf Coast, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission – and it’s back with a vengeance. As memories of a severe bloom from several years ago linger, coupled with concerns about a sewage breach at Piney Point in Manatee County earlier this […]
Who owns the beach? It depends on state law and tide lines | Best States
As Americans flock to the beaches this summer, their toes are digging into some of America’s most hotly contested real estate. It has not always been so. In the mid-twentieth century, when America’s population was smaller and the coast was still something of a border in many states, absentee and laissez-faire coastal landowners tolerated people […]
Red tide and food poisoning: what you need to know
What is the red tide? A “red tide” is a type of harmful algal bloom, or HAB. It happens when algae grows so much in an area of the ocean that it discolors the water, often with a reddish or reddish-brown color. These red tides can produce toxic substances for fish, marine animals, birds and […]
Red Tide Beaches Map: View Latest Conditions
The consequences of high red tide levels mean greater mortality of marine life and severe respiratory tract irritation for anyone visiting the area. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With this beautiful summer weather, it’s hard not to want to hit the beach. But once there, the red tide could ruin those plans. The organism that causes […]
UPDATE: Red tide closes Cape Ann shell beds | Fishing Industry News
Red tide has hit Cape Ann and the North Shore, and all shore fishing is prohibited. The state’s Marine Fisheries Division on Thursday banned the harvesting of all soft and razor clams in Cape Ann and the North Shore. This followed Wednesday’s announcement that the harvesting of blue mussels, carnivorous snails and whole scallops was […]
Red tide closes most of the Massachusetts coast for shellfish fishing
A toxic red tide has led to a ban on shellfish fishing along most of the Massachusetts coast, causing further disruption to the state’s seafood market following multiple rain-fed shutdowns , according to state officials. Harvesting of all bivalve shellfish, including clams, oysters, mussels and scallops, and carnivorous snails has been banned Friday until further […]
Clay scatter tested to fight red tide in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. — As the Tampa Bay area reels from the impacts of the red tide on marine life and the environment, researchers are testing a new method to combat harmful algae blooms. According to the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, along with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, scientists are trying to use […]
Red Tide Update: Flower Concentrations Found in 5 Tampa Bay Counties
Red tide at North Shore Park on July 15, 2021. (WFLA Photo/Megan Gannon) TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Red tide concentrations were detected in 86 water samples from five counties in the Tampa Bay area this week, according to the latest update from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The update released on Friday evening […]