Coast Guard warns of forecasted heavy weather in Northern California
Coast Guard Station Golden Gate crewmembers conduct surf training off the Ocean Beach area of San Francisco. U.S. Coast Guard file photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cory J. Mendenhall.
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Coast Guard urges recreational mariners to limit waterside activity due to heavy weather forecasts calling for hazardous seas and strong winds Wednesday and Thursday.
With winds expected to exceed...
Coast Guard urges preparedness for hazardous weather conditions
HONOLULU — Coast Guard District 14 encourages mariners and beachgoers to take safety precautions to prepare for the inclement weather in the Pacific Islands.
The Coast Guard responded to four different vessels in distress over the weekend while assisting in multiple cases within the greater Pacific area.
It is especially important to take all necessary precautions during these current weather conditions...
Coast Guard rescues swimmer off Kauai
Coast Guard Station Kauai 45-foot Response Boat-Medium file photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Charly Hengen.
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard rescued a swimmer who was swept out to sea off Ninini Beach, Sunday.
A Coast Guard Station Kauai 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew retrieved the swimmer and brought him to shore. There were no injuries reported.
“This case is a good example of how important the...
Coast Guard warns mariners of hazardous lake conditions this weekend
Large waves crash along the breakwall at Diversey Harbor in Chicago. U.S. Coast Guard file photo by Fireman Justin Zita
CLEVELAND — The Coast Guard is urging caution across the waters of the Great Lakes due to potentially hazardous weather conditions throughout the weekend.
Gale watches and warnings have been issued for many areas throughout the Great Lakes for Saturday and continuing through the...
Gale warning for northern California
SAN FRANCISCO — The National Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning for the offshore and inland waters of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The warning is in effect from Saturday starting at 10 p.m. until Sunday at 6 a.m. An approaching cold front storm is expected to produce strong winds up to 45 knots, and heavy surf up to 15 feet. These types of ocean and weather conditions are challenging...
Rough seas and strong winds make Great Lakes storm watching dangerous
Large waves on Lake Michigan crash against the pier in St. Joseph, Mich., Oct. 9, 2015. U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Coast Guard Station St. Joseph.
MILWAUKEE — With gale and storm warnings in affect for most of Lake Michigan until Thursday night, Coast Guard search and rescue experts encourage those interested in watching the waves to exercise caution when observing the weather near the water.
While...
Coast Guard warns of gale force winds on Lake Michigan
Crew members from Coast Guard Station Grand Haven, Mich., aboard a 47-foot Motor Life Boat train during a period of heavy weather near the pier heads on Lake Michigan. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Charles Dewitt/Released)
MILWAUKEE — Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan urges anyone going on or near the water Wednesday to use extreme caution and be aware of the weather that will be affecting...
Coast Guard responds to more than 30 cases during Pacific Northwest storm
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard responded to more than 10 reports of persons in the water and more than 20 vessels reported dragging anchor or unmanned and adrift in various waterways in Oregon and Washington Saturday.
The Coast Guard reminds boaters to use caution while severe weather causes heavy seas and high winds throughout the Pacific Northwest, this weekend.
Persons in the water were reported in...
Coast Guard declares Port Condition X-Ray and advises people to stay off water along Texas coast
HOUSTON — Coast Guard units along the Texas coast began preparations to ensure the safety of their own crews and commercial facilities and vessels and they urge the public to do the same Monday as the storm approaches and will likely reach tropical storm status prior to landfall.
The storm is expected to create very dangerous conditions along much of the Texas coast as it brings high tides, high...
