Beaches shut down and sandbags prepared as Tropical Storm Bertha nears the Gulf Coast

Beaches shut down and sandbags prepared as Tropical Storm Bertha nears the Gulf Coast

On Wednesday, communities along the U.S. Gulf Coast prepared for Tropical Storm Bertha by setting up sandbags and closing beaches. The storm was expected to bring flooding and high winds, impacting areas from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana. According to Michael Buchanan, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Louisiana, the primary concern was […]

Tropical Storm Elida will create significant ocean waves in Southern California.

Tropical Storm Elida will create significant ocean waves in Southern California.

Beachgoers in Southern California might soon face some challenging conditions due to Tropical Cyclone Elida. The storm, currently situated several hundred miles southwest of Los Cabos, is anticipated to reach hurricane strength, bringing with it powerful ocean swells and tumultuous waves along the coastline. Since its formation in mid-July, Elida is expected to become a […]

Rare occurrence making Jersey Shore beaches look like tropical seas

Rare occurrence making Jersey Shore beaches look like tropical seas

Tropical Waters Along the Mid-Atlantic Coast If you’re dreaming of tropical beaches, you might not have to go too far. Along the Mid-Atlantic coast, the ocean has taken on an unusually bright turquoise hue, and there’s a reason for this change. NASA’s satellite imagery indicates that the water along areas like the Jersey Shore is […]