VIA – KLFM967 Hurricane Irene: 750,000 Told To Flee Homes Officials in New Jersey have ordered a mandatory evacuation which could affect 750,000 people as Hurricane Irene looms. The Philadelphia Inquirer said officials in Cape May county have told people to leave from 8am local time (1pm UK time) on Friday. The hurricane – which … Continue reading Hurricane Irene: 750,000 Told To Flee Homes – New Jersey Shore
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Man critical after pulled from Cronulla surf – #SurfReport
VIA – THE LEADER AUSTRALIA Man critical after pulled from Cronulla surf BY EMMA PARTRIDGE 26 Aug, 2011 12:00 PM A MAN believed to be aged in his 50s is in a critical condition after he was pulled unconscious from the water at Cronulla this morning. A Cronulla lifeguard said the man was surfing behind … Continue reading Man critical after pulled from Cronulla surf – #SurfReport
Hurricane Irene ruins ECSC weekend events; surfing to go on
VIA – PILOT ONLINE Irene ruins ECSC weekend events; surfing to go on By Lee Tolliver The Virginian-Pilot © August 26, 2011 VIRGINIA BEACH Thursday is the new Saturday at the East Coast Surfing Championships. But Friday – today – won’t be the new Sunday. Except for some surfing, there isn’t going to be anything … Continue reading Hurricane Irene ruins ECSC weekend events; surfing to go on
Hurricane Irene: Top five 'worst' hurricanes to hit the US
VIA – TELEGRAPH UK Photo: A satellite image made and released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on 25 August 2011 at 12:15 GMT shows Hurricane Irene over the Bahamas and south-east of Florida Photo: EPA / NOAA Hurricane Irene: Top five hurricanes to hit the US As Hurricane Irene threatens to become … Continue reading Hurricane Irene: Top five 'worst' hurricanes to hit the US
MUST WATCH: Best Videos from this weeks free surfing at Teahupoo, Tahiti – Slater, Fanning, Hobgood, Pat G, Wilko & more!
MUST WATCH: Best Videos from this weeks free surfing at Teahupoo, Tahiti – Slater, Fanning, Hobgood, Pat G, Wilko & more! These are videos from the small incontestable days this week waiting for the Billabong Pro to get restarted. These waves are better then any waves in any event this year, but it’s all about … Continue reading MUST WATCH: Best Videos from this weeks free surfing at Teahupoo, Tahiti – Slater, Fanning, Hobgood, Pat G, Wilko & more!
Nuclear Reactors on East Coast Brace for Hurricane Irene’s Wrath
VIA – BLOOMBERG Nuclear Reactors on East Coast Brace for Hurricane Irene’s Wrath By Julie Johnsson – Aug 25, 2011 8:06 PM ET More than a dozen nuclear reactors along the U.S. East Coast are being prepared for potential loss of power and damage from high winds and storm surges as Hurricane Irene bears down … Continue reading Nuclear Reactors on East Coast Brace for Hurricane Irene’s Wrath
Music: 10 Bands You Have To See At the 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York Surf Competition
VIA – LONG ISLAND PRESS 10 Bands You Have To See At the 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York Surf Competition By Michael Patrick Nelson on August 25th, 2011 Apparently there’s going to be a surfing competition in Long Beach? That’s pretty cool, but it’s nothing compared to the insane slate of musical acts scheduled to … Continue reading Music: 10 Bands You Have To See At the 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York Surf Competition
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VIA – MSNBC Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net A California gray whale is moving freely after rescuers spent seven hours untangling it from a discarded fishing net. Rescuers suspect the whale had been dragging the net–which was filled with dozens of dead animals–for weeks. KNBC-TV’s Vikki Vargas reports. … Continue reading VIDEO: Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net
Seychelles Killer shark may have been caught – dissection in progress
VIA – IOL NEWS Killer shark may have been caught August 27 2011 at 01:31pm By Tanya Waterworth The killer shark roaming the waters of Anse Lazio Bay in the Seychelles may have been caught. This follows two fatal attacks, on British honeymooner Ian Redmond, 30, and French diver Nicolas Virolle, 36, after which the … Continue reading Seychelles Killer shark may have been caught – dissection in progress
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'Expect it to be a hurricane' – Florida bracing for arrival of Tropical Storm Irene – East Coast #SurfReport
VIA – USA TODAY Florida bracing for arrival of Tropical Storm Irene By Donna Leinwand Leger, USA TODAY Floridians should keep an eye on Tropical Storm Irene, which could strengthen into a hurricane and strike the state on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm’s path is uncertain, the center said in its forecast. … Continue reading 'Expect it to be a hurricane' – Florida bracing for arrival of Tropical Storm Irene – East Coast #SurfReport
Guam #SurfReport: NWS: Surf's Up to 14 Feet; High Surf, Small Craft Advisories Extended Until Friday 4pm
VIA – PACIFIC NEWS CENTER NWS: Surf’s Up to 14 Feet; High Surf, Small Craft Advisories Extended Until Friday 4pm Last Updated on Monday, 29 August 2011 08:20 Written by Kevin Kerrigan Monday, 29 August 2011 07:42 Guam News – Guam News Guam – As wave heights breaking against Guam’s shores reach 14 feet, the … Continue reading Guam #SurfReport: NWS: Surf's Up to 14 Feet; High Surf, Small Craft Advisories Extended Until Friday 4pm
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HEALTH ADVISORY: Surfing and Swimming Not Advised in San Diego #SurfReport
VIA – LA JOLLA PATCH Surfing and Swimming Not Advised in San Diego The Department of Environmental Health has issued a general advisory for the coastal waters of San Diego County due to contamination by urban runoff following the rains this weekend. By Michelle Mowad 11:01am The Department of Environmental Health warns swimmers, surfers and … Continue reading HEALTH ADVISORY: Surfing and Swimming Not Advised in San Diego #SurfReport