The vertical rise and fall of the tides — driven by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun acting on the oceans’ waters — also causes motion of water called currents within bays, harbors and ...

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King Tides are threatening South Florida with coastal flooding Monday, with possible rip currents endangering beachgoers, the National Weather Service in Miami said. A King Tide is when tides are ...

(CN) – Seismologists examining the ebb and flow of tremors at one of the deepest points of the Pacific Ocean said in a study published Friday that both tidal currents and fracking operations are ...

It’s been a tough summer for many coastal parts of Florida's coastline due to a series of tropical systems, trapped tides and now the “King” tides are adding to enhance the rough beach conditions. The ...

MATAGORDA COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Emergency officials are giving a warning to beachgoers in Matagorda County for this Memorial Day weekend. The video featured above explains what to do if ever caught ...

The NWS warns about the increased risk of ocean drowning, caused by strong rip currents, which can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Weather officials urge people to remain out of the water.

They warn that low-lying areas like parking lots, walkways and beaches are all vulnerable locations for possible flooding.