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Miami Beach Warns Spring Breakers to Stay Away

The city of Miami Beach released a public service announcement warning young people not to come to town for spring break. If they do, they’ll face a bunch of rules and regulations. That includes parking tickets, curfews, security checkpoints and DUI enforcement. The clever public service announcement took the form of a reality show, and […]

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 19 at 8:26PM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT…A high risk of sneaker waves is expected today with a moderate risk tonight into Monday afternoon. * WHERE…Beaches along Curry, Coos, and Douglas Counties. The highest risks will be to west-facing beaches. * WHEN…Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS…Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. […]

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 17 at 2:55AM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT…Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE…Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN…From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS…Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large […]

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Chinese Barge Usable For Potential Taiwan Beach Landings Seen In Action In New Image

An image has appeared showing a Chinese commercial roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) ferry linked to a temporary pier via a barge with jack-up supports. This follows the emergence of satellite imagery showing multiple similar, but different jack-up barges in various stages of construction at a shipyard in southeastern China. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has […]

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 12 at 1:15AM PST until January 13 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT…Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE…North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN…From this evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS…Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the […]