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CBS News
16-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
South Florida in for a hot and humid week, with "feels like" temps in the upper 90s
South Florida is in for another hot and humid week with a low chance of rain. Monday got off to a warm and muggy start with temperatures in the low to mid 80s. A few stray showers moved across the area. The chance of rain is low for the day, only about 10%, and any showers that develop will likely occur in the morning along the coast and then push inland and to the west by the afternoon. Highs will soar to around 90 degrees in the afternoon under mostly sunny skies and it will feel like the mid to upper 90s when you factor in the humidity. There is a moderate risk of rip currents along the Atlantic beaches and the UV index is extreme. There are no alerts or advisories for boaters along the Atlantic or Florida Keys waters. Low chances of rain for the week. NEXT Weather High pressure remains in control and the chance of rain stays low at only 10% for Tuesday. Isolated showers will be possible in the morning and then the wet weather will be steered to our west with the onshore breeze. Highs will stay seasonably hot, around 90 degrees, in the afternoon. Mid to late week the chance of rain rises only slightly with the potential for spotty showers. Highs will climb to 90 degrees. Some Saharan dust may return to South Florida later in the week. The tropics remain quiet for now and tropical systems are not expected over the next 7 days.
News.com.au
07-06-2025
- Climate
- News.com.au
Moment giant wave swallows up swimmers
A harrowing scene unfolded along a Mexico beach on Sunday as drone footage captured swimmers becoming swamped by a huge wave in the wake of Tropical Storm Alvin. The nearly two and a half minute video shows walls of angry surf crashing onto the sandy shoreline of Icacos Beach, giving three swimmers quite the ride as they bobbed up and down – and sometimes disappeared beneath – the swells. At about the 1:13 mark, the trio are pushed under as a massive swell comes ashore, with surf covering the entire sandy beach. 'A group of people swam despite warnings and were swept up by the swell,' Adolfo Kahan Farco, who recorded the video, told Storyful. While there is no official word on their fate, Farco told Storyful it appeared they escaped unharmed. The incident occurred after Tropical Storm Alvin, the first named storm of the eastern Pacific Ocean hurricane season, produced giant swells off the coast of southwest Mexico. This is thanks to peak wind speeds of 60 mph last Thursday. By Saturday morning, peak winds dropped to 35 mph as Alvin dissipated into a post-tropical cyclone. But the National Weather Service had warned that the swells left from Alvin would continue to create potentially dangerous surf and rip current conditions along the coasts of west-central Mexico and southern Baja California through the weekend.
CBS News
05-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
South Florida gets break from wet weather, heat and humidity return
After days of downpours, South Florida is finally enjoying a break from the wet weather. Thursday will be mainly dry with only a 10% chance of rain. Saharan dust is bringing drier air and lowering the chance of rain, it's also leading to some hazy conditions. The air quality will be lower due to the dust and anyone with respiratory conditions should try and limit their time outside. "Feels like" temps in the afternoon approach triple digits. NEXT Weather The rain has moved out and now the heat and humidity are back. It was a warm start to Thursday with temperatures in the low to mid 80s. Afternoon highs will rise to the upper 80s with filtered sunshine. It will feel like the upper 90s and the 100s when the humidity is factored in. There is a high risk of rip currents along the Atlantic beaches. Small craft should exercise caution over the Atlantic waters, however, there are no alerts or advisories for boaters in the Florida Keys. Chance of rain slowly increases over weekend and early next week. NEXT Weather On Friday, spotty showers will be possible but the chance of rain remains low. Highs will rise to around 90 degrees and it will feel like the upper 90s and 100s. The weekend will be a scorcher with highs soaring to the low 90s and heat indices in the triple-digits. Spotty afternoon storms will be possible. The chance of rain rises early to middle of next week with more showers and storms expected due to more moisture around.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
4 rescued from rip currents at North Carolina coast; 2 taken to hospital
HOLDEN BEACH, N.C. (WNCN) — Four people were saved from rip currents at the North Carolina coast on Saturday, with two taken to a hospital following the rescue. The incident was reported Saturday around 5:55 p.m. at the East end of Holden Beach, an island in Brunswick County along the southern coast, officials said. The Holden Beach Police Department said two people — a man and a teen girl — were swimming near The Point of the island. The area is an inlet that cuts between Holden Beach to the west and Oak Island to the east — and connects the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. RELATED: 13 rip current rescues at NC coast week before Memorial Day The National Weather Service said the rip current risk was low Saturday, but with the currents at The Point, the first two swimmers were quickly fighting for their lives, a Holden Beach police shift commander told CBS 17 Saturday night. Two bystanders, both men, jumped into the ocean, trying to save the man and teen girl — but soon those two rescuers also needed saving, police said. The Tri-Beach Volunteer Fire Department's ocean rescue team was called. The Point area is beyond the last public beach access point — and is difficult to reach, Holden Beach police said. Once crews were able to deploy jet skis, they rescued the man and teen, police said. The pair were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation but were released by Saturday night, according to police. The two men were also rescued but did not go to a hospital. 'Guys, you've got to be safe (and) stay together. If the water is moving, please, please do not get in there without checking the currents — and stay together,' Holden Beach surf instructor Timothy Turner said in a social media video, adding that he helped with the rescue Saturday. Two weeks ago, 13 people were rescued from rip currents at Emerald Isle beaches in Carteret County, according to the National Weather Service. Moderate rip currents were forecast for the surf that day. Turner recorded two videos on Saturday in which he spoke about running to the rescue scene and warning people about rip currents — especially at the inlet. PREVIOUS: NC teen girl dies in rip currents at Ocean Isle Beach 'I can not stress enough of not letting your families get into the water — if you hear water and see water moving and there is white wash and waves going everywhere,' Turner said about what to avoid. Tri-Beach Volunteer Fire Department has three stations and serves Holden Beach, Varnamtown, and areas of Brunswick County southeast of Shallotte. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Galveston Island Beach Patrol warns of rip currents during Memorial Day
The Brief Interim Chief Lt. Austin Kirwin discusses beach conditions during Memorial Day. Lt. Kirwin shares safety tips on how to stay safe if you are caught by rip current. Lt. Kirwin shared the importance of following all beach safety guidelines. GALVESTON CO, TX - On Memorial Day, many people are either planning to take a trip to Galveston or have made their way down to the island, but Galveston Island Beach Patrol has a warning about rip currents this Memorial Day. Lt. Austin Kirwin with Galveston Island Beach Patrol says they are flying a red flag on the island because of a lot of wave action going on. What they're saying "So there are going to be very strong rip currents, Lt. Kirwin said, "So as you come down, and you look next to the beach, you notice there is a no swim sign. We call that our no-swim zone, and we want to make sure you stay far, far away from those areas." Lt. Kirwin adds that when looking for a place to stop along the beach, keep your eyes open. "The next thing we say is drive down the beach and figure out a good beach to go to, find one with a lifeguard on the stand. How you know a lifeguard is there is because you know the flag is raised above the tower with the logo flag, and the condition flag. Also swim within your ability," said Lt. Kirwin. Why you should care Lt. Kirwin adds jetties are a primary location where rip currents form. "So, as the water pushes against the jetty, it forms a current of water that acts like a rover that goes out to sea. So next to the jetty next to the piers, next to anything that sticks out in the water, they do pull you out to the water, and they do pull you out to sea," said Lt. Kirwin. Lt. Kirwin said if you find yourself in the middle of a rip current it is important to remain calm, but also why it's important to designate a water watcher when enjoying the beach with others. "The current does not pull you under. A lot of people think it does. It only pulls you out to sea, so the best thing you can do is return to shore and remain calm is yell and scream for help. The biggest problem with rip currents is people begin to panic and once you panic you become more tired faster and that's when things start to go bad," said Lt. Kirwin. "You should also designate a water watcher, so if you come down with six people, let five swim and let that sixth person sit there and watch the water and keep the extra eyes on those people." The Source FOX 26 Reporter Leslie DelasBour spoke with Galveston Island Beach Patrol about rip currents.
