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Increasing temperatures and shifting winds pose hazardous ice conditions on Lake Erie

CLEVELAND – The U.S. Coast Guard is advising all Great Lakes residents and ice fishing enthusiasts to be aware of possible ice floe breakaways in the coming days.

Coast Guard warns mariners from NC to NJ of upcoming heavy weather

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Coast Guard urges boaters to be cautious and stay in port from North Carolina to New Jersey Tuesday through Wednesday due to a gale-force wind warning from the National Weather Service.

U.S. Coast Guard advises Southern California of Tsunami, Storm

SAN DIEGO – The Coast Guard and National Weather Service advise San Diego County of severe marine weather resulting from an earthquake driven Tsunami and a cold front now sweeping across Southern California.

Coast Guard warns gale winds increase ice dangers

CLEVELAND – The U.S. Coast Guard advises all Great Lakes residents and ice fishing enthusiasts to be aware of gale winds in excess of 35 knots out of the east-northeast, Thursday, which may cause large breaks in lake ice.

Coast Guard urges spectators exercise caution during Mavericks Surf Competition

SAN FRANCISCO – The Coast Guard urges all spectators to exercise caution during Mavericks Surf Competition held at Pillar Point, Calif., Saturday.

Coast Guard prepares for heavy surf along the north coast of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. Coast Guard is preparing for expected dangerous surf conditions predicted by the National Weather Service, with large swells and breaking waves of 20 feet or larger, along the north coast of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands beginning Friday and continuing through Saturday.

Coast Guard urges caution with strong storms forecasted

SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Coast Guard along with the California Department of Boating and Waterway is urging water enthusiasts and vessel owners to take appropriate safety precautions due to incoming storm systems.