Coast Guard urges preparedness for hazardous weather conditions

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 warns of heavy weather in Northern California, urges caution

Coast Guard warns of heavy weather in Northern California, urges caution
A ‘no swimming’ sign warns the public of heavy surf conditions . ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Coast Guard urges the public to use caution on or near the water as winter weather forecasts include heavy seas and strong winds in Northern California through Tuesday evening. With large waves forecasted to reach 22 feet and wind gusts expected to exceed 40 mph, the public should check weather, surf...

Coast Guard rescues swimmer off Kauai

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 issues temporary safety zone near Morro Bay Harbor entrance

Coast Guard issues temporary safety zone near Morro Bay Harbor entrance
LOS ANGELES — The Captain of the Port will be enforcing a temporary safety zone due to hazardous weather and sea conditions in the vicinity of the Morro Bay Harbor entrance from midnight, Thursday, tomidnight March, 2, 2017. A high surf advisory issued by the National Weather Service warns of high surf building from to 12 to 15 feet today and up to 18 feet Saturday. Large waves and rip currents can...

Coast Guard advises caution on beaches in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Coast Guard advises caution on beaches in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Coast Guard advises caution at beaches in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to incoming dangerous high surf and rip currents in the area. There are National Weather Service High Surf and Small Craft Advisories in effect for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through Thursday morning.  Small craft operators should exercise caution across the local waters...

Coast Guard warns of severe weather in the Oxnard area

Coast Guard warns of severe weather in the Oxnard area
LOS ANGELES – The Coast Guard warns boaters of a severe weather warning including a small craft and high surf advisory issued by NOAA. The small craft advisory is for the east Santa Barbara Channel from Point Conception to Point Mugu, including Santa Cruz Island and inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Point, including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. The small craft advisory will remain...

Coast Guard urges caution for hazardous ocean and beach conditions

Coast Guard urges caution for hazardous ocean and beach conditions
SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard is urging vessel owners, operators, divers and beachgoers to exercise caution in and around the waters due to high surf and strong winds that will be affecting the Bay Area this weekend. The shoreline from Point Reyes south to Big Sur are expecting 10-foot swells. Large waves can impact the beach with little or no warning and drag a person offshore in a matter of...

Coast Guard warns of high winds and surf

Coast Guard warns of high winds and surf
SAN FRANCISCO— The Coast Guard warns vessel owners, operators, and beachgoers of high surf and winds affecting the Bay Area Thursday and Friday. Sixteen to 22-foot waves are expected at beaches from Point Reyes south to Big Sur.  Small craft advisories are in effect for San Francisco Bay, Monterey Bay, and the offshore waters from Point Arena to Point Piedras Blancas. Beachgoers are advised to use...

Coast Guard urges caution for hazardous weather conditions impacting coastal areas around San Francisco Bay

Coast Guard urges caution for hazardous weather conditions impacting coastal areas around San Francisco Bay
A Coast Guard Station Golden Gate crewmember observes weather conditions at Fort Baker, Calif., (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Loumania Stewart) SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard is urging boaters, beachgoers and others in and around the waters of San Francisco Bay to exercise caution due to heavy rains and increased wave activity over the next few days. Two storm systems will bring...