High surf advisory for east shores extended into Saturday
The National Weather Service expects surf of 7 to 12 feet to continue today along east shores due to the strong trades and a northeast swell. Read more
Today
Partly sunny and pleasant
December 11
Partly sunny and pleasant
December 12
Partly sunny and breezy
December 13
Breezy; a shower in the p.m.
December 14
Some sun; windy, less humid
The National Weather Service expects surf of 7 to 12 feet to continue today along east shores due to the strong trades and a northeast swell. Read more
Forecasters also expect today’s strong tradewinds to gradually ease Thursday and Friday. Read more
The warning was scheduled to expire at 6 p.m. today. Read more
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