Significant Coastal Impacts to the Eastern Seaboard; Tropical Storm Nolo to Impact Hawaii

A Nor'easter will bring significant coastal impacts to the Mid-Atlantic and New England through the weekend. Moderate to major coastal flooding, heavy rain, strong winds and high surf expected. Tropical Storm Nolo will continue to strengthen as it moves north toward the Big Island of Hawaii. Heavy rainfall may bring life-threatening, catastrophic flooding and mudslides through the weekend. 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.