Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

HIGH SURF

Large waves breaking on or near the shore resulting from swells spawned by a distant storm.

High Surf Terminology

High Surf Advisory	A high surf advisory is issued when breaking wave action poses a threat to life and property within the surf zone.
High Surf Warning	A high surf warning is issued when breaking wave action results in an especially heightened threat to life and property within the surf zone.