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CBS News
a day ago
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- CBS News
Hurricane Erin is forcing several beaches in Massachusetts to close for swimming
The forecast does not call for Hurricane Erin to get too close to Massachusetts, but the storm is causing some beaches to close for swimming as it could create big waves and dangerous rip currents on the coast. Gov. Maura Healey asked residents on the coast to "stay safe and alert" as Erin passes by. "Rip currents and high surfs are a serious threat to swimmers," the governor said in a statement. "Please be careful while the storm passes through our region and keep an eye out for neighbors who might need assistance." Healey noted that many state beaches are in the "high risk" area of the National Weather Service's surf zone forecast. High surf advisories are in effect through Friday and may extend through the weekend, the governor's office said. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency said "inexperienced swimmers should avoid the water due to dangerous surf conditions." Double red flags at a beach mean it is closed for swimming. The Cape Cod National Seashore says park staff are monitoring Hurricane Erin and the potential for deadly rip currents. The park is telling beachgoers on its website "do not risk getting swept out to sea." Below is a list of beaches that have announced closures related to Hurricane Erin. Nantucket is closing all south shore beaches for swimming on Wednesday and Thursday. The closed beaches include Surfside, Cisco, Miacomet, Nobadeer, Ladies and Madaket beaches. "Please stay out of the water! Life threatening rip currents and dangerous surf across the south shore of Nantucket from Hurricane Erin!" the Nantucket Harbormaster posted. On Martha's Vineyard, South Beach will be closed to swimming. Lifeguards and rangers will not be on the beach for their own safety. On the South Coast, Westport beaches are closed for swimming due to "dangerous surf conditions and rip currents." The beaches will be open to walkers. The Horseneck Beach parking lot is closing at 6 p.m. Wednesday, police said. Minot Beach and Peggotty Beach in Scituate were closed Monday due to rough water conditions. The town said the beaches will be monitored on a daily basis to determine if closures are necessary.
CBS News
2 days ago
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- CBS News
Watch Live: N.J. preparing for Hurricane Erin and high surf along the Shore
Hurricane Erin is on track to stay offshore of the East Coast but still bring dangerous rip currents and high surf to coastal communities, including parts of New Jersey and New York. The Category 2 storm is now churning over the Atlantic Ocean north of Caribbean. North Carolina's Outer Banks are bracing for expected flooding, and evacuations have been ordered for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands. Dangerous rip currents are in the forecast Tuesday and Wednesday along the Jersey Shore and Long Island's south-facing beaches. A high surf advisory will also take effect Wednesday and Thursday, when the waves could reach 6 to 11 feet. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials are sharing an update on the storm preparations. Watch live on CBS News New York, in the video player Lewis contributed to this report.
Yahoo
10-08-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Boat grounded at Kewalo Basin as high surf wreaks havoc
RELATED PHOTO GALLERY and Honolulu lifeguards rescued hundreds of beach goers as high surf pounded Oahu's south shore Saturday. Honolulu police also reported that a 66-year-old man was found unconscious after his 18-foot boat capsized in choppy water off Kalaeloa. Emergency Medical Services paramedics were summoned at 8 :18 a.m. to a Hanua Street location and transported the man to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. There were no signs of foul play, police said. The National Weather Serv ice in Honolulu warned of large, breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet and strong currents that make swimming dangerous, and flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation. The high surf was expected to peak Saturday night, but a remains in effect until 6 a.m. Monday for all Hawaiian south shores. A coastal flood statement is in effect through late tonight for low-lying coastal areas throughout the state. The Weather Service said water levels should fall below thresholds during peak afternoon high tides today. State, city and U.S. Coast Guard crews responded Saturday morning to the grounding of the 50-foot Atlantis vessel on the shallow reef outside the Kewalo Basin harbor, inside the surf spot known as Kewalos, according to the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department. Two people remained on the vessel at the time with no injuries, officials said. Atlantis Adventures executives said in a statement, 'There were no passengers aboard the Discovery shuttle boat when it ran aground this morning. The two experienced crewmembers aboard the shuttle boat were not injured. There has been no leaking of fuel or oil from the vessel. We are working closely with all government regulatory agencies to have the shuttle boat safely removed from where it was grounded, towed back to its pier location, and thoroughly inspected before it is returned to service.' A Coast Guard spokesperson said that PENCO removed all petroleum products and eight marine batteries from the vessel, which mitigated the 'substantial threat of discharge.' Cates Marine Services is expected to try to tow the vessel today around high tide, which is at 1 :42 p.m., according to the Coast Guard. Meanwhile, Honolulu Ocean Safety officials said that by mid afternoon Saturday, city lifeguards had rescued 336 people and made 3, 866 'preventative actions ' to warn beachgoers of the dangers. The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a 911 call at 7 :09 p.m. about a male swimmer in his 30s who was swept off the rocks at Spitting Cave in Hawaii Kai and unable to get back to shore due to large surf and impending darkness. It was reported that a bystander had thrown a rescue tube to the swimmer. Seven HFD units staffed with about 22 personnel were dispatched, with the first unit arriving on scene at 7 :16 p.m. to send rescuers down the trail to the water's edge, according to a news release. Two HFD personnel entered the water and reached the swimmer about 200 yards offshore at 7 :22 p.m. At the same time, HFD launched a rescue boat from the Hawaii Kai boat ramp while its Air 1 helicopter provided light to assist with navigating in the darkness and rough seas, the release said. The rescue boat then brought the uninjured swimmer and the pair of HFD personnel safely to shore. The swimmer's medical care was transferred to an Emergency Medical Services team at 8 :04 p.m. On Maui, coastal flooding Saturday forced the full closure of busy South Kihei Road from North Kihei Road to Ohukai Road due to safety concerns, according to the Maui County Department of Public Works. Only local traffic is being permitted. The partial closure is expected to last through this week while repairs are made. The county said the makai shoulder of the roadway experienced undermining from heavy surf and high tides in the area south of the pier. Solve the daily Crossword
The Independent
10-08-2025
- General
- The Independent
Yacht-sized passenger boat runs aground in high surf off Hawaii beach
A yacht-sized passenger boat ran aground in the high surf off a Hawaii beach over the weekend, with the vessel precariously riding a set of powerful waves and appearing to nearly flip on its side before coming to rest. KHON-TV reported that the events occurred around 8 a.m. Saturday when the swells were peaking and the tide was bottoming out. Two crew members were on the 60-foot (18 meter) vessel, named Discovery, when it ran aground near Honolulu 's Kewalo Basin Harbor, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a statement. The boat's fuel, oil and batteries were removed, preventing the threat of pollution, the Coast Guard said. A company planned to tow the boat away at high tide Sunday afternoon. The grounding was captured on video from various vantage points as onlookers screamed and the Discovery careened down a swell on its side before temporarily righting itself in the surf. Surf photographer Ramon Brockington told the television station that the Discovery got caught in a series of waves. 'They could not get over that wave,' he said. 'And it grabbed the nose of the boat, turned it to the left, and they started listing. And it pushed them onto the dry reef.' Brockington said it was 'unreal.' 'It almost looked like it was going to flip, but they corrected,' he said. 'And the ship was surfing. I've never seen that before — a boat of that caliber, size.' The Discovery eventually drifted against a concrete wall that lines the shore. An email seeking comment was sent Sunday to Atlantis Adventures, which owns the Discovery. The company told KHON on Saturday that the two experienced crew members aboard the boat were not injured. 'We are working closely with all government regulatory agencies to have the shuttle boat safely removed from where it was grounded, towed back to its pier location and thoroughly inspected before it is returned to service,' Atlantis Adventures told the station.
Associated Press
10-08-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Yacht-sized passenger boat runs aground in high surf off Hawaii beach
HONOLULU (AP) — A yacht-sized passenger boat ran aground in the high surf off a Hawaii beach over the weekend, with the vessel precariously riding a set of powerful waves and appearing to nearly flip on its side before coming to rest. KHON-TV reported that the events occurred around 8 a.m. Saturday when the swells were peaking and the tide was bottoming out. Two crew members were on the 60-foot (18 meter) vessel, named Discovery, when it ran aground near Honolulu's Kewalo Basin Harbor, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a statement. The boat's fuel, oil and batteries were removed, preventing the threat of pollution, the Coast Guard said. A company planned to tow the boat away at high tide Sunday afternoon. The grounding was captured on video from various vantage points as onlookers screamed and the Discovery careened down a swell on its side before temporarily righting itself in the surf. Surf photographer Ramon Brockington told the television station that the Discovery got caught in a series of waves. 'They could not get over that wave,' he said. 'And it grabbed the nose of the boat, turned it to the left, and they started listing. And it pushed them onto the dry reef.' Brockington said it was 'unreal.' 'It almost looked like it was going to flip, but they corrected,' he said. 'And the ship was surfing. I've never seen that before — a boat of that caliber, size.' The Discovery eventually drifted against a concrete wall that lines the shore. An email seeking comment was sent Sunday to Atlantis Adventures, which owns the Discovery. The company told KHON on Saturday that the two experienced crew members aboard the boat were not injured. 'We are working closely with all government regulatory agencies to have the shuttle boat safely removed from where it was grounded, towed back to its pier location and thoroughly inspected before it is returned to service,' Atlantis Adventures told the station.
