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Updated: 10:47 PM EDT July 29, 2021 BUFFALO, N.Y. — National Weather Service issued marine weather alerts to warn of less than ideal conditions ahead of what could be a busy day for boaters Friday  A Beach Hazard Statement is in effect until 2 a.m. Saturday for Niagara and Orleans counties. Boaters and swimmers are advised to be aware of the potential for strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions along the shores of Lake Ontario.  Lake Ontario wave heights are also ...

“Red tide” bacteria toxin devastates marine life along Florida’s Gulf Coast Over the past several weeks, more than 600 tons of marine life have been found dead amidst an explosive growth of bacteria along the beaches of Florida’s Gulf Coast. The rapid spread of the harmful toxin, known as the “red tide bloom,” has been recklessly encouraged by human-induced nutrient pollution, mainly from the Tampa Bay area, which is placing the lives of wildlife and humans at significant risk. The ...

High surf expected through Wednesday, temps look to reach 80s mid-week and last updated 2021-01-13 01:41:12-05 Large breaking waves continue through Wednesday with mild conditions before a big temperature warm-up Thursday and Friday. The High Surf Advisory for the west facing beaches in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties is set to expire Wednesday at 9 p.m. Waves could reach 12 to 18 ft. with max local sets of 20 ft. Dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding are possible. A Beach Ha...

A couple of weeks of storms: Rain to bring much-needed moisture to parched Bay Area FacebookTwitterEmail After heavy rain fell in the Bay Area, Kara Moran sweeps up leaves outside Pegasus Leather In Sausalito, Calif., on Sunday, December 13, 2020. More rain is expecting to start falling Wednesday evening, the first in a system of storms bringing much-needed precipitation to a parched region .Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle The Bay Area will be a bit damp as it kicks off 2021, meteorologists sa...