Hurricane Erin to Menace US East Coast Beaches Into the Weekend
The risk of powerful currents that can sweep strong swimmers out to sea is forecast to reach high levels by Friday at popular vacation destinations, including Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket in Massachusetts, the Hamptons on Long Island and Delaware's Rehoboth Beach. Heavy winds and waves up to 20 feet (6 meters) tall are possible in the worst-hit areas before beginning to ease Saturday.
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- CBS News
Hurricane Erin disrupts ferry travel to and from Martha's Vineyard due to rough seas
By AARON PARSEGHIAN Hurricane Erin's push up alongside the east coast is bringing rough seas and high winds to Cape Cod and the Islands, closing popular beaches and disrupting ferry travel in the waning weeks of summer. Passengers arriving in Hyannis Wednesday night described noticeably busier ferries and choppier rides across Nantucket Sound. "It's pretty choppy out there, but we made it, and we're just glad the ferry was on," said Jeanne Givehchi, who traveled from Nantucket. She said her plans to head to Provincetown later this week will likely change. "Mother Nature sets the tone, right? Especially in these woods." Hy-Line Cruises announced Thursday ferry service to Martha's Vineyard will be canceled and warned of possible impacts to Nantucket service as well. Some riders said they were just happy they made it back before conditions worsen. "A little rain towards the end of the day, a little bumpy, waves coming back, a little choppy," said Will Myer, who arrived Wednesday. "But it wasn't too bad." Russ and Sue Tapper said they were grateful to finish a trip they had been planning for years. "It was a bucket list, first time we've ever been so we really enjoyed it," Russ said. The Steamship Authority expects the strongest impact Friday and has waived change and cancellation fees for riders with tickets then. The National Weather Service has extended a High Surf Advisory along south facing beaches through early Saturday morning. Several beaches in Massachusetts have also been closed to swimming.
USA Today
3 hours ago
- USA Today
Hurricane Erin triggers coastal flood notices for over 30 million Americans, see map
More than 33 million Americans were under coastal flood advisories on Wednesday, Aug 20 as Hurricane Erin continues to bring big waves and higher tides to much of the East Coast. Nearly 8 million people are currently under coastal flood warnings across the United States, according to a map provided by the National Weather Service. The graphic shows light and dark green notices, signaling coastal flood advisories and warnings, along the coast. Forecasters have warned that significant coastal erosion, with waves reaching heights of 15 to 20 feet and a storm surge of up to four feet, could hit North Carolina beaches the hardest through at least Thursday, Aug. 21. The National Hurricane Center is strongly discouraging swimming at most East Coast beaches, particularly the North Carolina Outer Banks, as Erin nears. Erin was classified as a Category 2 hurricane on Aug. 20, nearing Category 3 status with sustained winds of 110 mph, the NHC reported. The storm was located about 295 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and heading north at 14 mph, prompting a tropical storm warning for parts of North Carolina and Virginia. The center forecasts the system to continue heading north and is expected to make its closest approach to the mainland by early Aug. 21, while remaining hundreds of miles offshore. See coastal flood advisories, warnings and watches for Aug. 20 National weather watches and warnings Contributing: Dinah Voyles Pulver, Jeanine Santucci, Doyle Rice and Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY
Los Angeles Times
3 hours ago
- Los Angeles Times
Unbearable prolonged heat, how to stay cool during SoCal's heat wave
The biggest heat wave of the year has arrived in Southern California and is expected to roast the region with triple-digit temperatures in some areas, prompting heat advisories and health concerns for vulnerable populations. Red flag warnings issued Wednesday are in effect through the weekend for Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo countys' mountain and foothills, and much of the region is under an extreme heat warning starting Thursday into the weekend as forecasters project temperatures to steadily climb, possibly reaching up to 110 degrees far inland. Extreme heat can result in heat-related illnesses and, if left untreated, can lead to death. A 2021 investigation into heat-related deaths by The Times found that between 2010 and 2019 California's official data from death certificates attributed 599 deaths to heat exposure. However, an analysis found that the true toll was six times higher than previously estimated. Here's how you can stay cool and avoid heat-related illnesses through the summer. Hot weather can be uncomfortable for everyone but a mixture of high temperatures with sun exposure, stagnant air and high humidity can cause health concerns for some groups of people, according to the National Integrated Heat Health Information System. It's widely known that children, adults 65 and older, pregnant people and those with chronic health conditions are at most risk of heat-related illness during heat waves. Other groups of people who are at risk are those who work outdoors, athletes and emergency responders. To understand how the heat in your area can affect your health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Weather Service have collaborated to create HeatRisk, an online dashboard. Instead of temperature degrees, the forecast uses a five-level color scale to indicate the health risk imposed by the heat, taking into consideration heat exposure and the role of humidity in the air. The tool will help you answer questions such as: Public health official advise the best way to beat the heat is to stay indoors but not everyone has an air conditioner to keep their space cool. You can lower the temperature inside by: As a reprieve from steaming temperatures, Los Angeles city and county have opened their cooling centers across the region. A cooling center is considered a library, community center pools and splash pads. Where you can find your nearest cooling center: Public health officials say heat-related illnesses, such as exhaustion and heatstroke, increase significantly during extreme heat. General symptoms of heat-related illness include vomiting, dizziness, confusion, and hot, red, dry or damp skin. The first sign of heat-related illness that may lead to heat exhaustion or stroke is heat cramps, according to the National Weather Service. Heat cramps are painful muscle cramps and spasms that usually occur in the legs and abdomen followed by heavy sweating. If you or someone else is experiencing heat cramps, apply firm pressure on cramping muscles or gently massage to relieve spasm. Take sips of water unless you feel nausea, then stop. If the cramps last longer than one hour seek immediate medical attention. If you see or experience any heat-related illness symptoms, move to a cool place and call 911. Check in on people who are vulnerable to heat-related illness by looking for: If you see they're exhibiting any of these symptoms get them some water and help move then to a cooler place.
