 HIGH SURF ADVISORY – COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENTS & WARNINGS – HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK Observations from 5 AM Friday indicate some fairly stiff wind gusts along the coast from the cut-off area of low pressure southeast of George’s Bank. Reported 20-40 mph gusts along the shores and buoys will continue through Saturday. While the wind is expected to reduce in speed as the storm moves out to sea on Sunday, I do expect breezy conditions for the coast to continue into next week. The coast is where the action will be: wind, high surf, minor flooding, and, for southern areas, light rain showers and sprinkles. I don’t expect any rain of value out of this as the system is too far to the southeast, and with the backdoor cold front having passed through overnight, dry air dominates. Given the prolonged nature of the storm stall, I expect our seaside beaches will be dealing with erosion due to the astronomically high tides, seas 5-9’, and roughly 1½’ of storm surge associated with them through the weekend and may linger into Monday. For interior areas, the weekend appears to be marked by dry conditions, light wind, and increasing sun as the storm slowly moves away. Dry conditions are expected to start next week. Shower chances increase beginning Wednesday over southwestern areas, and over the rest of the region Thursday into Friday.  Winter is coming, and I could use your support for 2025Thank you to those who have contributed to PTW for 2025. I appreciate the support as I work towards retiring from my day job and going full-time here. Any donation amount is appreciated. If you own a business and would like to become a sponsor, now is the time to reach out to me while the pattern is quiet to discuss it.  Always have MULTIPLE ways to receive weather alerts. Stay aware, stay on alert, and stay safe. - Mike PRINT MEDIA: Feel free to quote and cite my work here for your stories. Please give me the professional courtesy of knowing that you are referencing my material so I can read your final product and acknowledge it on my media and link it on the PTW IN MEDIA page here on the website. Feel free to send me a message via the Facebook page or Twitter (X) to get my phone number if necessary. Thank you! NOTE: The forecast information depicted on this platform is for general information purposes only for the public and is not designed or intended for commercial use. For those seeking pinpoint weather information for business operations, you should use a private sector source. For information about where to find commercial forecasters to assist your business, please message me and I will be happy to help you. |
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