Summary
A large portion of the U.S. East and West coasts are under weather warnings, primarily due to rough seas and dangerous swimming conditions. These warnings coincide with increased beach visits, partly due to high temperatures in the Southwest and spring break travel. The alerts include advisories for boating, rip currents, and high surf, urging caution for those near or in the ocean.
Key Facts
- Weather warnings affect large areas of the East and West U.S. coastlines.
- East Coast warnings extend from South Florida to Maine, including rip current and high surf advisories.
- On the West Coast, advisories span from Southern California to Washington state, focusing on boating hazards.
- Rip currents are strong, fast-moving water channels that can pull swimmers out to sea.
- The National Weather Service (NWS) advises avoiding swimming and boating in affected areas.
- High surf on the East Coast could result in waves as high as 6 to 8 feet.
- Small craft advisories warn boaters about hazardous sea conditions and strong winds.
- There are currently no alerts for the Gulf Coast.
