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Ocean
News
Toms River Warns Beachgoers They May Be Ticketed If Swimming During Hurricane Lee Toms River Warns Beachgoers They May Be Ticketed If Swimming During Hurricane Lee
Toms River Warns Beachgoers They May Be Ticketed If Swimming During Hurricane Lee A second Jersey Shore town is warning its residents they may be ticketed for swimming during red flag warnings promoted by the offshore hurricane. A rip currents warning is n effect due to Hurricane Lee. On Friday, Sept. 15, the Toms River Police Office of Emergency Management Coordinator, Chief Mitchell Little, issued an emergency declaration for this weekend’s storm.  "Beaches will remain open with lifeguards, however in light of dangerous rip currents impacting our shore area, and the danger to our beachgoers, no swimming will be permitted while the red flag warning is in…

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by Jon Craig
Ocean
Weather
Hurricane Lee Expected To Bring Life-Threatening Rip Currents To Jersey Shore Hurricane Lee Expected To Bring Life-Threatening Rip Currents To Jersey Shore
Hurricane Lee Expected To Bring Life-Threatening Rip Currents To Jersey Shore The National Hurricane Center and Coast Guard are warning swimmers to be cautious of life-threatening rip currents in the wake of Hurricane Lee. Strong rip currents and rough surf along the Mid-Atlantic coast are expected to make the water dangerous — even for the strongest swimmers, authorities said. Even if the surface weather clears and beach conditions look favorable this weekend, rip currents remain a grave danger to recreational beachgoers and boaters, the Coast Guard said. Three men died due to rip currents at Jersey Shore beaches over the Labor Day weekend and there were more than …

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by Jon Craig
Monmouth
Police & Fire
Belmar Police ID Drowning Victim From Labor Day Rip Currents Belmar Police ID Drowning Victim From Labor Day Rip Currents
Belmar Police ID Drowning Victim From Labor Day Rip Currents Belmar police have identified a swimmer who drowned Sunday evening, Sept. 3. Gilberto Mendez Jr., 42, of Roselle Park, was swimming off Fifth Avenue just after 6 p.m. when he began struggling in rip currents, Belmar Borough police said. Mendez and two other people were pulled from the water by lifeguards and brought to an area hospital. The two other people were treated and released, police said. Lifeguards rescued five other swimmers in distress off Sixth Avenue, they said Three other men drowned while swimming in the ocean off the Jersey Shore over the Labor Day weekend: a 22-year-old fr…

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by Jon Craig
Arlington
News
DC Woman Drowns In Rough Surf In Outer Banks On Labor Day: Officials DC Woman Drowns In Rough Surf In Outer Banks On Labor Day: Officials
DC Woman Drowns In Rough Surf In Outer Banks On Labor Day: Officials A 28-year-old DC woman died on Labor Day in a "water-related incident" while swimming in rough surf in North Carolina's Outer Banks, authorities announced. National Park Service spokespeople say that the woman from the District died on Monday, Sept. 4 in front of the village of Avon at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.  The incident was reported at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Monday when an unresponsive person was found in the ocean after a witness said she was overtaken by strong waves and vanished into the surf. She was later found face-down in what were described as "rough ocean cond…

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by Zak Failla
Monmouth
News
Dozen Swimmers Rescued Along Jersey Shore Same Day Dozen Swimmers Rescued Along Jersey Shore Same Day
Dozen Swimmers Rescued Along Jersey Shore Same Day Nearly a dozen swimmers were rescued along two New Jersey beaches on Sunday, Sept. 3. Six swimmers in distress were rescued by Belmar lifeguards and water rescue members at the 6th Avenue beach around 6:05 p.m., police said.  ALSO SEE: Video Shows Surfing Teacher's Rescue Of Distressed Jersey Shore Swimmer One of those swimmers was unresponsive when they were pulled from the 5th Avenue beach, and taken to Jersey Shore University Hospital. Two others were also hospitalized. Their conditions were not known as of Monday, Sept. 4. Then, in Seaside Heights, another five people w…

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by Cecilia Levine
Monmouth
Weather
Rip Currents Caused By Hurricane Idalia Pose Threat To NJ Swimmers Rip Currents Caused By Hurricane Idalia Pose Threat To NJ Swimmers
Rip Currents Caused By Hurricane Idalia Pose Threat To NJ Swimmers The National Weather Service is warning Jersey Shore swimmers of powerful rip currents generated by Hurricane Idalia. The risk remains in effect through Sunday evening, Sept. 3, for beaches and Delaware and the Jersey Shore, the NWS said. "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water," the NWS said. This weekends currents are a byproduct of Hurricane Idalia, which is now classified as a post-tropical cyclone. The powerful channels of quickly-flowing water away from shore occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity …

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains
Weather
'Cold Shock': Be Prepared For Low Water Temps Rest Of Warm Memorial Day Weekend 'Cold Shock': Be Prepared For Low Water Temps Rest Of Warm Memorial Day Weekend
'Cold Shock': Be Prepared For Low Water Temps Rest Of Warm Memorial Day Weekend As temperatures warm up, beaches will be crowded for the next couple of days. But forecasters are warning beachgoers to be prepared for water temperatures that are much colder than temperatures in the air. "Warm air doesn’t always mean warm water in lakes, streams, or oceans," the National Weather Service says. "Fifty-five-degree water may not sound very cold, but it can be deadly.  "Plunging into the cold water of any temperature becomes dangerous if you aren’t prepared for what the sudden exposure can do to your body and brain.  "Warm air temperatures can create a false sense …

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by Joe Lombardi
St. Mary's
News
Body Of Swimmer, 21, Washes Up On Maryland Beach Body Of Swimmer, 21, Washes Up On Maryland Beach
Body Of Swimmer, 21, Washes Up On Maryland Beach The body of a 21-year-old swimmer from New Jersey washed up on a Maryland shore nearly 14 hours after being reported missing, authorities said. Praise Ezechibueze was reported missing around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6, bringing members of the Ocean City fire and police departments to the area of 25th Street and the beach, officials said. While efforts to locate Ezechibueze were unsuccessful on Saturday, a beachgoer spotted a body on the shoreline around 5 a.m. Sunday, May 7, near 4th Street, authorities said. The Missing Swimmer from Ocean City has been Located https://t.co/QmRrBart4k —…

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by Zak Failla
Rutherford
News
HERO: Former NY Giant Peyton Hillis In ICU After Saving His Kids From Drowning In Florida HERO: Former NY Giant Peyton Hillis In ICU After Saving His Kids From Drowning In Florida
Hero: Former NY Giant Peyton Hillis In ICU After Saving His Kids From Drowning In Florida Onetime New York Giants fan favorite Peyton Hillis was hospitalized after a swimming accident in Florida in which he saved two of his kids and two adults from drowning, authorities confirmed. Hillis, 36, remained in intensive care and was "having some problems with his kidneys and his lungs," reported his uncle, Greg Hillis, "but the doctors say he is improving." The children and adults reportedly were fine. Members of Escambia County Fire Rescue who responded to the noontime incident at Pensacola Beach on Wednesday, Jan. 4, said the "brave" Hillis "quickly sprang into action to rescue th…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Ocean
News
Jersey Shore Surfer Saves 3 Swimmers In Rip Tide Jersey Shore Surfer Saves 3 Swimmers In Rip Tide
Jersey Shore Surfer Saves 3 Swimmers In Rip Tide A teenage surfer is credited with saving the lives of three swimmers stranded by Jersey Shore rip currents. The men were caught in the offshore rip tide Sunday in Bay Head, according to News 12. Kayla Smith, 16, of Point Pleasant dove in with her surfboard to rescue the trio from the ocean -- all in one swift move -- near Howe Street Beach, the television station reported.  Gov. Phil Murphy gave a "huge shout out"" to the Ocean County hero via Twitter on Monday: Gov. Phil Murphy's tweet on Kayla Smith (Twitter photo courtesy Jim Murdock @reporterJim News12)Twitter/ Gov. Phil Murphy an…

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by Jon Craig
Monmouth
News
Here's Why There's Concern Over Hurricane Larry's Rip Currents Here's Why There's Concern Over Hurricane Larry's Rip Currents
Here's Why There's Concern Over Hurricane Larry's Rip Currents Although Hurricane Larry won't get within 700 miles of the East Coast, the National Weather Service says it does pose an indirect -- and potentially deadly -- danger. Unlike Hurricane Ida, Larry won't bring rain, floods, howling wind or tornadoes. The concern is in the sea. A year ago, Hurricane Teddy was blamed for a rip current drowning in New Jersey, a week after Hurricane Paulette stirred waves that produced two others in the Garden State and South Carolina. Fast-moving channels of water from Hurricane Lorenzo caused eight East Coast deaths, including those of two Rockaway Beach teens…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Atlantic
News
'Not A Beach Day At All:' Mom Drowns Trying To Save Kids From Dangerous Jersey Shore Currents 'Not A Beach Day At All:' Mom Drowns Trying To Save Kids From Dangerous Jersey Shore Currents
'Not A Beach Day At All:' Mom Drowns Trying To Save Kids From Dangerous Jersey Shore Currents A 49-year-old mom vacationing with her kids on the Jersey Shore drowned trying to save them from dangerous tides Tuesday, authorities said. “It was not at all a beach day," Fire Chief Dominick J. McClain told NJ.com, noting there were not any lifeguards on the beach. "The water was very rough and the rip currents were very dangerous." The unidentified mom from Wernersville, PA noticed her kids ages 8, 10 and 19 were having trouble swimming to shore at the 18th Avenue beach in North Wildwood, and so she went in to get them around 3 p.m., local fire officials said. The mom scooped …

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by Cecilia Levine
Litchfield
Weather
Here's New Projected Timing, Track For Hurricane Teddy, How It Will Affect Parts Of Region Here's New Projected Timing, Track For Hurricane Teddy, How It Will Affect Parts Of Region
Here's New Projected Timing, Track For Hurricane Teddy, How It Will Affect Parts Of Region Hurricane Teddy's latest projected path takes the center of the storm well east of the region, but it will still be felt in parts of the area. Minor to moderate coastal flooding (from half a foot to 2 feet of inundation depending on location) is expected at the times of high tide through Sunday afternoon, Sept. 20. Additionally, high surf of 8 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents at ocean beaches will also occur, the National Weather Service said. Earlier report - Teddy Strengthens Over Atlantic, Expected To Be Major Hurricane Teddy was one of the final named storms from the English…

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by Joe Lombardi
Nassau
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Area; Damaging Winds, Hail, Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Area; Damaging Winds, Hail, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Area; Damaging Winds, Hail, Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the entire region with storms now likely during the afternoon and evening on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The main threat will be strong, damaging winds and hail, the National Weather Service said. A couple of tornadoes are also possible. (See first image above.) The watch went into effect just before 1 p.m. Wednesday and lasts until 9 p.m. Wednesday. After a pleasant day on Thursday, Sept. 5 with sunny skies and a high temperature in the upper 70s, the New York metropolitan area is in the range for Tropical Storm-force winds from Dorian on Frida…

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by Joe Lombardi
Nassau
Weather
Tracking Dorian: Hurricane Could Bring Tropical Storm-Force Winds To Area Tracking Dorian: Hurricane Could Bring Tropical Storm-Force Winds To Area
Tracking Dorian: Hurricane Could Bring Tropical Storm-Force Winds To Area Major hurricane Dorian is expected to slowly approach the eastern Florida coastline late in the day on Tuesday, Sept. 3, before starting a days-long northerly trek that could affect the New York area with Tropical Storm-force winds at the end of the workweek. Dorian will remain a large and dangerous hurricane as the storm tracks northward near or just offshore the Florida east coast through Wednesday, Sept. 4, the National Hurricane Center said in a new advisory issued Tuesday morning.  The slow-motion nature of the storm will bring long-duration rain, storm surge, damaging winds, and …

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by Joe Lombardi
Hackensack
News
15-Year-Old Swimmer Missing On Jersey Shore 15-Year-Old Swimmer Missing On Jersey Shore
15-Year-Old Swimmer Missing On Jersey Shore The search for a 15-year-old boy who was swept away Sunday while swimming with his sister on the Jersey Shore has been postponed until Monday morning, authorities said. Josiah Jeremiah Robison of Ewing and his sister appeared to have been caught up in a rip current while in Brighton Avenue Beach near Newark and Ocean avenues around 2:45 p.m., Spring Lake Police Chief Edward Kerr said. A bystander in the water and lifeguards were able to reach Josiah's sister and get her to the shore safely, Kerr said. A four-hour search for Josiah by nearly 80 lifeguards and several law enforcement agencie…

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by Cecilia Levine
Darien
Weather
Return Of Heat, Humidity Will Set Stage For Stormy Stretch Of Weather Return Of Heat, Humidity Will Set Stage For Stormy Stretch Of Weather
Return Of Heat, Humidity Will Set Stage For Stormy Stretch Of Weather The return of warmer air and humidity will create conditions that are ripe for unsettled weather and set the stage for a stretch of stormy weather this week. But the first few days of the week will be mainly dry, starting on Sunday, July 28, where the high temperature will be in the mid to upper 80s under sunny skies. (See second image above for projected high temperatures from across the region.) With dew points in the 60s, it will not be as oppressive humidity wise compared to about a week ago. Rip currents are possible on the Atlantic facing beaches. For a look at where rip current…

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by Joe Lombardi
Darien
Weather
Rain Will Return: Big Change Coming After Rare Dry Weekend Rain Will Return: Big Change Coming After Rare Dry Weekend
Rain Will Return: Big Change Coming After Rare Dry Weekend There's a big change coming following the first dry weekend of the spring. Here's what to expect, and when: Sunday, June 9: Mostly sunny skies will fade behind thickening clouds in the afternoon. Temperatures will be slightly cooler with a high in the mid 70s inland and low 70s along the coast. (See second image above.) There will be a calm breeze with winds between 5 to 8 mph. If you're heading to the beach, there will be a moderate risk of rip current development. Remember to heed the advice of local beach patrol and flag warning systems and swim near a lifeguard. Monday, June 10:&…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains
Weather
Here Come The Storms: 30-40 MPH Wind Gusts With Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding Possible Here Come The Storms: 30-40 MPH Wind Gusts With Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding Possible
Here Come The Storms: 30-40 MPH Wind Gusts With Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding Possible This story has been updated. A stretch of sunny, pleasant days will end midway through the weekend as rain and thunderstorms sweep through the region, marking a sharp change in the weather pattern. Rain will move into the region early in the evening Saturday and continue into Sunday morning. A windswept 1" to 2" of rain is likely, with higher amounts in areas where there are thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.  Winds will gust up to 30 mph with 40 mph gusts possible, especially along the coast, where they are likely to create rough surf and strong rip curre…

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by Joe Lombardi
Greenwich
Weather
Chris Gains Strength As It Treks Toward Northeast, Nears Hurricane Status Chris Gains Strength As It Treks Toward Northeast, Nears Hurricane Status
Chris Gains Strength As It Treks Toward Northeast, Nears Hurricane Status Tropical Storm Chris is slowly moving to the Northeast as it inches closer to hurricane status with maximum sustained winds increasing to 70 mph from 60 mph on Monday. The National Hurricane Center is warning that while Chris is not expected to directly impact land as it treks north, dangerous rip currents and rough surf will continue to impact coastal areas of the Carolinas, mid-Atlantic and the Northeast through week's end. Chris is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane Tuesday and some additional strengthening is expected through Wednesday night. It is forecast to become a strong post-…

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by Joe Lombardi