I am a retired university physics professor who is pleased to see scientifically-backed considerations applied in serious decision-making — especially that impacting water safety and environmental ...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued by the National Weather Service on high swim risk days, and are largely dictated by the wind direction. High risk days for swimming and boating are typically ...

With all eyes on the track of Hurricane Erin and ultimately where it tracks, the dangerous storm's monster waves threaten the east coast of North America this week. Hurricane Erin, a Category 2 storm ...