News Headlines - NWS Marine, Tropical and Tsunami Services Branch

The National Hurricane Center will be hosting their 2nd annual live webinar on weather forecasting geared toward blue water mariners. These are available for up to 250 mariners with no cost to participants through GoToMeeting video conferencing. To sign up, register on-line at the links shown below the date/time of each.

Rip Current Safety Toolkit

Published 2021-07-15

Beach Safety Video

Published 2021-07-02

Soliciting Comments on Proposal to Discontinue Small Craft Exercise Caution Headline through August 13, 2021

Published 2021-06-23

Soliciting Comments through July 31, 2021 on Proposed New Headline Language to Replace Current "Advisories" and "Special Weather Statements"

Published 2021-06-23

Soliciting Comments through July 31, 2021 on Discontinuing the Satellite-Interpretation Message (SIM) from Weather Forecast Office Guam and replacing it with the Tropical Weather Discussion (TWD)

Published 2021-06-23

WFO Honolulu, HI, to issue Coastal Flood Statements effective May 21, 2021

Published 2021-06-07

Soliciting Public Comments through November 30, 2021 on an Experimental Graphic that Depicts the Peak Storm Surge Forecast

Published 2021-06-07

National Safe Boating Week May 22-28, 2021

Published 2021-05-24

NOAA Predicts Another Active Atlantic Hurricane Season

Published 2021-05-21

Stay Safe at the Beach This Season - Links to Surf Zone Forecasts for Popular Beaches

Published 2021-05-17

Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 9-15 2021

Published 2021-05-10

Be ready for hurricane season. Today you can determine your personal hurricane risk, find out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone, and review/update insurance policies.

The National Hurricane Center is again partnering with NOAAâ€™s Southeast and Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team to offer a series of hurricane-related webinars prior to the start of the 2021 hurricane season.

Published 2021-04-22

The series will begin on May 3rd with a presentation by NHC Director Ken Graham on the record setting 2020 hurricane season. He will be joined by USAIDâ€™s Tim Callaghan who will discuss the USAID response in Central America to Hurricanes Eta and Iota, and Roger Erikson of WFO Lake Charles who will talk about the impacts of the 2020 season in southwestern Louisiana.

Termination of the Marine Weather Discussion Text Product from NHC Effective May 17 2021

Published 2021-04-19

Effective May 17, 2021, the NWS will discontinue the Marine Weather Discussion text product issued by the National Hurricane Center. This product provided the scientific rationale behind NHC's Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and western North Atlantic to summarize the warnings in effect.

Soliciting comments through April 1, 2022 on experimental Track and Error Cone Graphics from Central Pacific Hurricane Center for tropical cyclones in the South and western North Pacific basins based on Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts

Published 2021-04-13

The NWS is soliciting public comments through April 1, 2022, on experimental Track and Error Cone Graphics provided by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) for tropical cyclones (TC) in the South Pacific and western North Pacific basins. These forecasts are issued by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC).

Soliciting comments through April 1, 2022, on experimental Wind Speed Probability Graphics from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center for tropical cyclones in the South and western North Pacific basins based on forecasts issued by the JTWC

Published 2021-04-13

The NWS is seeking feedback through April 1, 2022, on experimental Tropical Cyclone Wind Speed Probability Graphics based on forecasts from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) for tropical cyclones in the South Pacific and western North Pacific basins. These graphics will be issued by the NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC).

Soliciting comments through April 1, 2022 on experimental Arrival of Tropical- Storm-Force Winds Graphics for the South Pacific and western North Pacific provided by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) based on forecasts from the JTWC

Published 2021-04-13

The NWS is soliciting public comments through April 1, 2022, on experimental graphics provided by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) that project the arrival time of tropical-storm-force winds for tropical cyclones in the South Pacific and western North Pacific basins based on Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) forecasts.

Addition of the Extreme Wind Warning to the Suite of Tropical Products Issued by WFO Honolulu Effective on or around June 1, 2021

Published 2021-04-13

Effective on or around June 1, 2021, Weather Forecast Office (WFO) Honolulu will add the ability to issue an Extreme Wind Warning (EWW) based upon the same criteria as WFOs in the Atlantic basin.

Discontinuing the OPC Marine Weather Discussion (MIM) Effective 2200 UTC April 29, 2021

Published 2021-04-13

The NWS National Centers for Environmental Predictionâ€™s (NCEP) Ocean Prediction Center (OPC) will be discontinuing the Marine Weather Discussion (MIM) text product with the last issuance of the product on Thursday, April 29, 2021 around 2200 UTC.

Soliciting Comments through April 21, 2021, on Proposal to Discontinue Small Craft Exercise Caution Headline

Published 2021-04-13

Through April 21, 2021, the NWS Southern Region is soliciting feedback on a proposal to discontinue the Small Craft Exercise Caution (SCEC) headline in the Coastal Waters Forecast text product.

Station pages on the NDBC website (https://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/) are not updating and there is no expected time of return at this time.

Published 2021-03-11

On 03/09/2021 the NDBC primary processing servers were shut off due to a facilities issue. Station pages on the NDBC website (https://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/) are not updating and there is no expected time of return at this time. We will update this banner as we learn more.

Planned Major Change to NWS' Hazard Messaging Headlines no earlier than calendar year 2024

Published 2021-03-04

Soliciting Comments through April 21, 2021, on Proposal to Discontinue Small Craft Exercise Caution Headline

Published 2021-02-23

Soliciting Comments on Discontinuing the OPC Marine Weather Discussion (MIM) Effective March 12, 2021

Published 2021-02-23

Soliciting Comments through February 28, 2021, on Discontinuing the Marine Weather Discussion Text Product

Published 2021-02-23

Changes to Marine Zones for WFO Duluth, MN (DLH) and WFO Marquette, MI (MQT) effective March 30, 2021

Published 2021-01-19

Changes to Marine Zones for WFO New York, NY (OKX) Effective March 30, 2021

Published 2021-01-19

USCG Broadcasts Back To Normal

Published 2021-01-08

Soliciting comments through January 7, 2021, on the discontinuance of certain short-fused NWS warning update statements

Published 2020-12-11

Extending the status of the Experimental Beach Forecast Webpage and the Experimental Rip Current Risk Graphic until a new NWS GIS viewer is implemented at a date to be determined

Published 2020-12-11

NWS Soliciting comments through October 30, 2020 for potential changes to Tsunami Advisory text product formats.

Published 2020-10-13

The NWS is collecting comments through October 30, 2020, on proposed changes to its Tsunami Advisory products. This proposal is part of the broader Hazard Simplification effort within NWS.

NWS is Soliciting Comments through October 30, 2020 on a Proposal to Change High Surf Advisory to a Plain Language Statement

Published 2020-09-16

NWS will Enforce Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.2 or Higher on Several NWS Websites Effective January 12, 2021

Published 2020-09-14

The Tropical Atlantic is Very Active. Keep Up With the Latest.

Published 2020-09-14

The tropics are active. Keep up with the latest.

Published 2020-08-21

Recent News Headlines

Published 2020-08-07

Latest on Hurricane Isaias and its potential impacts along the east coast

Published 2020-07-31

Change to Name of Sea Ice Advisory Product effective On September 1, 2020

Published 2020-07-15

On September 1, 2020, the NWS Alaska Sea Ice Program (ASIP) will formally rename its Sea Ice Advisory product as the Sea Ice Forecast product.

Soliciting Comments on Proposal to Change Small Craft Advisory to Small Craft Warning through August 31, 2020

Published 2020-07-15

NWS proposes to rename the Small Craft advisory to Small Craft Warning instead of converting it to a plain-language statement as is planned for other NWS Advisories. The NWS regional criteria for issuing Small Craft Warnings would remain the same as it is for Small Craft Advisories.

NWS Proposing Major Changes to Its Watch, Warning and Advisory System

Published 2020-06-11

As the core outcome of the Hazard Simplification (Haz Simp) project, the NWS is collecting comments through August 21, 2020, on the proposed discontinuation of "Advisory," "Special Weather Statement," and "Short Term Forecast" headlines.

Tropical Depression Cristobal Expected to Strengthen into a Tropical Storm and Make Landfall Along Louisiana Coast

Published 2020-06-05

NWS seeking comments on an experimental graphic depicting peak storm surge

Published 2020-05-21

NWS seeking comments on experimental impact graphics for Special Marine Warnings

Published 2020-05-21

Please take this survey to help the NWS understand how its partners use the National Hurricane Centerâ€™s Track Forecast Cone

Published 2020-05-18

National Safe Boating Week is May 16-22, 2020

Published 2020-05-14

The NWS and the National Safe Boating Council will partner again this year for National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22, 2020.

Soliciting Comments on Proposal to Change Small Craft Advisory to Small Craft Warning through May 24, 2020

Published 2020-03-26

Through May 24, 2020, the NWS is soliciting specific feedback on the proposal to change a Small Craft Advisory product to a Small Craft Warning product, including the headlines.

Format Change to the Surf Zone Forecast Effective April 22, 2020

Published 2020-02-18

Effective April 22, 2020, the Surf Zone Forecast (SRF) issued by coastal and Great Lake Weather Forecast Offices (WFO) will be provided in a consistent format. The SRF provides valuable and life-saving information about hazards in the surf zone to all populations along the beach. These populations includes the public as well as providers of beach safety services such as lifeguards.

National Hurricane Center providing first-ever experimental polygon-based marine warnings

Published 2020-02-03

New service to help keep mariners safe in hurricane-prone areas

NWS Radiofax webpages using https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/fax/ have moved to a new location

Published 2020-01-30

NWS Radiofax webpages using the address https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/fax/ have moved to a new location. Here is a listing of URLs for those webpages that will not work in the near future and a new link to view NWS radiofax charts on the NWS Marine Weather Services website (homepage is: https://www.weather.gov/marine)

NWS Soliciting Comments until February 20, 2020, on Discontinuing the NHC Spanish Translation of the Atlantic Basin Tropical Cyclone Discussion

Published 2020-01-21

The NWS is soliciting comments until February 20, 2020, on discontinuing the National Hurricane Center Spanish translation of the Tropical Cyclone Discussion for the Atlantic Basin.

Soliciting comments through January 17, 2020, on the addition of 60-hour tropical cyclone forecasts when applicable

Published 2020-01-07

The NWS is soliciting comments through January 17, 2020, on a proposal for the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC), and the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) to begin issuing 60-hour forecasts for tropical cyclones when applicable.

New Marine Forecast Zones for WFO Caribou, ME begin March 3, 2020

Published 2020-01-07

WFO Caribou, ME will implement new marine forecast zones on March 3, 2020.

Coast Guard suspends search for 5 people after fishing boat sinks off Alaska Peninsula

Published 2020-01-02

The NWS will redirect users of the current NWS Marine Forecasts website to the new NWS Marine Weather Services website.

Published 2019-12-02

Effective on or around December 31, 2019, the NWS will redirect users of the current NWS Marine Forecasts website (https://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/home.htm) to the new NWS Marine Weather Services website (https://www.weather.gov/marine/). The NWS Marine Forecasts website server will be shut down on January 28 2020.

Soliciting Comments on Experimental Beach Forecast Website and Rip Current Risk Graphic Through April 1, 2020

Published 2019-11-13

The NWS is accepting public comments until April 1, 2020, on the Experimental Beach Forecast Webpages and Experimental Rip Current Risk Graphics from participating Weather ForecastOffices (WFO).

NWS Hazard Simplification Project: Implementation of Consolidation and Re-formatting of NWS Marine Products On December 3, 2019

Published 2019-09-20

Effective on or about December 3, 2019, the NWS will consolidate the four Small Craft Advisory products into a single "Small Craft Advisory. The NWS will also reformat marine watch, warning, advisory and statement products into a "What,""Where," "When," "Impacts" format, except for High Seas forecasts and Special Marine Warnings.

Notifying users of the opportunity to submit comments on the proposed termination of U.S. Coast Guard medium frequency broadcast of NAVTEX and shift to satellite through November 12, 2019

Published 2019-09-17

The NWS is notifying users of the opportunity to submit comments through November 12, 2019, on the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) proposal to terminate medium frequency broadcasts of Navigation Telex (NAVTEX) and provide the same information over satellite. The Federal Register Notice, released by the USCG, can be found at the link below.

Proposed Termination of U.S. Coast Guard Medium Frequency (MF) Broadcast of Navigational Telex (NAVTEX) and Shift to Satellite

Published 2019-09-17

The U.S. Coast Guard may cease broadcasting Navigational Telex (NAVTEX) over Medium Frequency (MF) after first ensuring the information contained in NAVTEX broadcasts is available via International Maritime Organization (IMO) recognized satellite services. This notice requests public comment on the possibility of terminating the MF NAVTEX broadcast.

Adjusting Issuance Times for Oceanic Gridded Marine Offshore and High Seas Forecasts in NDFD Effective on or about September 10, 2019

Published 2019-08-14

Effective on or about Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at 1610 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD) will increase the frequency of issuance times for gridded forecasts of marine elements over Atlantic and Pacific offshore waters and high seas forecast areas.

Converting Legacy Ocean Prediction Center (OPC).shtml Webpages to .php Format Effective July 9, 2019

Published 2019-07-23

Effective Tuesday, July 9, 2019, the NWS Ocean Prediction Center (OPC) in College Park, MD, will convert legacy .shtml webpages to .php format.

Help file for using FTPMail

Published 2019-07-09

This is a help file for using the NWS FTPMail System.

The United Nations Announces World Oceans Day June 8, 2019

Published 2019-07-01

The purpose of World Oceans Day is to inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean, develop a worldwide movement of citizens for the ocean, and mobilize and unite the worldâ€™s population on a project for the sustainable management of the world's oceans.

Implementation of new Oceanographic Forecast Modeling Systems for the Cook Inlet and Lake Michigan and Lake Huron Effective: July 23, 2019

Published 2019-06-25

Effective July 23, 2019, beginning at 18z Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the new National Ocean Service(NOS) operational forecast systems (OFS) for the Cook Inlet (CIOFS) and for the two Great Lakes of Michigan and Huron (LMHOFS) will be implemented.

Updated: Soliciting comments on Experimental Modernized Open Lakes Forecast for the Great Lakes through November 30, 2019

Published 2019-06-25

The National Weather Service (NWS) is seeking comments on Experimental Modernized Open Lakes Forecast for the Great Lakes through November 30, 2019.

Soliciting Comments on the Experimental Nearshore Wave Prediction System (NWPS) Gulf Stream Forecast Guidance Webpage for WFO Miami, FL, through December 31, 2019

Published 2019-06-25

The NWS is seeking comments until December 31, 2019, on the Experimental NWPS Gulf Stream Forecast Guidance Webpage from Weather Forecast Office Miami, FL (MFL):

New Surf Zone Safety Videos

Published 2019-06-19

Lake Erie Harmful Algae Bloom Web Page to become Operational

Published 2019-04-18

Transition Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Web Page to Operational Status Effective May 1, 2019

Temporary NWS NDBC Outages for some C-Man Stations - April 6, 2019

Published 2019-04-04

Temporary NWS NDBC outages for some C-MAN stations projected to occur on or after April 6, 2019

NWS to stop sending High Seas and Storm Warnings over NIST Time Frequency Broadcasts January 31, 2019

Published 2018-11-16

Key news items for mariners

Experimental Modernized Open Lake Forecast for Lake Michigan

Published 2018-11-15

New Radiofax broadcast schedules for Boston, Pt. Reyes and Kodiak began 9/19/18

Published 2018-10-16

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