Extreme Heat and Tropical Storm Bertha Impacts

Dangerous heat will expand from the Gulf Coast into the Southern Plains and Desert Southwest through week's end. Additional extreme heat impacting the Pacific Northwest will shift to the northern Plains by the weekend. Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to continue to impact portions of the northern Gulf Coast from the western Florida Panhandle to southeastern Louisiana through tonight. 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.