Summary
On Thursday, the National Weather Service issued weather alerts for 90% of the U.S. coastline. Alerts covered the East, West, Gulf, Alaskan, and Hawaiian coasts, including warnings for strong winds, hazardous seas, and other conditions. These advisories caution mariners and beachgoers about potential dangers such as high waves and strong winds.
Key Facts
- Weather alerts were issued for 90% of the U.S. coastline, including the East, West, Gulf, Alaskan, and Hawaiian coasts.
- The Gulf Coast experienced small craft advisories and beach hazard statements due to a cold front.
- The West Coast had small craft advisories and hazardous seas warnings from Southern Washington through Northern California.
- East Coast warnings included a gale warning from Maine to South Carolina, with advisories for Georgia and Florida.
- Nearly all of Alaska's coastline was under alerts, including heavy freezing spray and blizzard warnings.
- Hawaiian coasts had small craft advisories, with a high surf advisory for the Big Island's west-facing shores.
- Mariners and beachgoers were advised to avoid hazardous conditions, such as high winds and large waves, that could make waters treacherous.
