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3 days ago
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Know Before You Go: Why These Beaches Are Considered The Most Dangerous In The US
It's probably no surprise that the top 10 most dangerous beaches in the U.S. are in Florida, according to a 2025 analysis. While the Sunshine State is known for its dozens of beautiful, white, sandy beaches, it also gets the highest number of hurricanes and shark attacks. Those are two of the main factors that the tide and weather forecasting platform, Tideschart, used to analyze 528 beaches across the United States. The other major factor was surf-zone deaths. The surf zone is where waves begin to break as they reach the shore, deaths are often caused by three hazards in that zone: Rip Currents - these strong, narrow currents create a high-speed channel that can rip you out to sea. High Surf - large, powerful waves churned up by swells from a distant storm. Sneaker Waves - large waves that suddenly swamp the shore, taking people by surprise and sweeping them out into deeper water. (MORE: 2025 Hurricane Season Outlook) Each beach in the top 10 has experienced 126 hurricanes, but the destination with the distinction of the number 1 spot had a staggering number of shark attacks. Here are the top 10: 23 Shark Attacks 5 Surf Zone Deaths 19 shark attacks 6 Surf Zone Deaths 0 Shark Attacks 10 Surf Zone Deaths 35 Shark Attacks 7 Surf Zone deaths 39 Shark Attacks 7 Surf Zone Deaths Indialantic Beach is a favorite with surfers, but the 8-foot swells that attract them also make this beach especially risky. It's had nine surf-zone deaths and 30 shark attacks. Miami Beach may be Florida's most famous beach but surf conditions have caused 14 deaths and there have been 17 shark attacks. The powerful currents at Daytona Beach, on Florida's Atlantic Coast, are blamed for 27 deaths and there have been 67 shark attacks Just two miles west of Panama City Beach, Daytona Beach had the highest number of surf-related deaths - 39, with nine shark attacks recorded. South of Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach had more shark attacks than all the other 9 beaches combined. 277 encounters were recorded there, in addition to 12 surf-zone deaths. And while this list may seem like a beach bummer, there's no need to abandon your seaside plans. Just remember to stay aware, pay attention to high-surf and other flagged warnings and stay informed during hurricane season.
New York Post
17-06-2025
- New York Post
Vacation at your own risk: These are the most dangerous beaches in the US — here's what horrors await
While many vacationers are ready to throw on their bathing suits, slather on the SPF and head to the beach for some fun in the sun this summer — researchers at Tideschart, a leading tide forecasting platform, are warning travelers to steer clear of these 10 dangerous beaches. What makes a beach risky to hang out at? Shark attacks, surf-related deaths and hurrianes, of course. The Tideschart team carefully analyzed over 500 shorelines in the US and determined that Florida has the most frightening beaches. The 10 beaches that made the cut were given a score out of 100. New Smyrna Beach snagged the No. 1 spot on this list with a score of 76.92. The Tideschart team said this beach, which lies on the northwestern side of Florida, is most likely to get hit by brutal hurricanes because of its location. 3 New Smyrna Beach is known for its beautiful, wide sandy beaches. JavierArtPhotography – And to make matters worse, this coast has earned itself the title of the 'Shark Bite Capital of the World' since it has the highest likelihood of shark attacks. New Smyrna Beach also experienced 12 surf fatalities between 2010 and 2024. Coming in at No. 2 on this terrifying list is Laguna Beach with a 67.75 rating. This Panama City beach had the most surf-related deaths — 39 to be exact — of all the analyzed beaches, in addition to nine shark attacks. Popular tourist destination, Daytona Beach — which is on the eastern side of Florida — came in third on the list with a score of 64.47. Thanks to the beach's powerful currents, there have been 27 reported surfing deaths and almost 70 shark attacks. 3 Daytona came in at No. 3 on the list of the most dangerous beaches. jovannig – Beware, Miami Beach lovers: this coastal city ranked No. 4 with a 46.49 score, 13 surf-related deaths and almost 20 shark attacks. The Indialantic Ocean Beach Park might be considered the smallest beach boardwalk in the world — but it sure is mighty. This hazardous beach earned itself a score of 44.64 for its nine surf fatalities and 30 shark attacks. 3 Florida is home to all 10 beaches on this list. miami2you – Here are the top 10 most dangerous beaches in the US New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 76.92 Laguna Beach, Florida, 67.75 Daytona Beach, Florida, 64.47 Miami Beach, 46.49 Indialantic Boardwalk, Florida, 44.64 Cocoa Beach, Florida, 44.01 Palm Beach, Florida, 43.53 Miramar Heights Beach, Florida, 41.88 Cape Canaveral, Florida, 40.75 Jupiter Beach Park, Florida, 40.37 Although Florida might have the most dangerous beaches, thankfully, New York is home to one of the best beaches in America. Cooper's Beach — located on the Southampton shores on the eastern end — was given this title by Florida International University environmental sciences expert Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, aka 'Dr. Beach.' This beach was praised for its 'white quartz sand' and 'large sand dunes covered by American beach grass interspersed with extravagant mansions.' 'It's a big, beautiful beach,' Leatherman told CNN.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Buresh Blog: Hurricane season... June averages... St. Johns Riverkeeper... Most unpredictable cities
To become a part of the First Alert Neighborhood weather station network - scan below &/or click * here *: The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway Sunday, June 1st. As always - since 2005 - I'll update 'Talking the Tropics With Mike' every day through the season (Nov. 30th). The forecast is for an 'above average' season but, of course, how a season is remembered depends on any landfalls & the intensity & impacts of those landfalls. An 'average' season is 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes & 3 major (Cat. 3+) hurricanes. The first name this season is 'Andrea' (names repeat every 6 years & 'Dorian' was retired from the 2019 season & replaced with 'Dexter'). And so we turn the calendars to June. Summer is here no doubt! It's time to celebrate the St. Johns River! Get Your Feet Wet with St. Johns Riverkeeper! St. Johns Riverkeeper (SJRK) is celebrating its 25th Anniversary throughout 2025! Celebrate by joining SJRK and fellow river enthusiasts for events throughout the St. Johns River Watershed. Click * here * to find a list of St. Johns River activities & clean-ups. 'Tideschart' - credit & link * here * - has come up with a list of the cities with the most unpredictable weather. No surprise - the Midwest is the most difficult to forecast though Florida cities did rate high (unpredictable) for rainfall variability. Oklahoma City has the most unpredictable weather in the US and scores 81.06 out of 100 in this study. The city recorded high variations in rainfall with an average of 0.51 inches a day (the fourth highest overall) and daily wind speed deviations of 4.06 mph (the second highest nationally). Omaha, Nebraska ranks second most unpredictable with 79.77 points. In Omaha, temperature swings were more extreme than any other major city in the study. Average temperature variations in Omaha hit 20.82°F, while maximum temperature changes reached 21.50°F. Omaha was discovered to also be the city most likely to see unexpected changes, with an average wind speed deviation of 4.35 mph on an average Minnesota secured third place with 68.96 points on the unpredictability scale, where people face some of the most drastic temperature changes nationwide. Most notably, the city saw standard deviations of 22.40°F in average temperatures and 23.05°F in maximum temperatures. Kansas City scored 68.61 points and Louisville reached 68.17, rounding out the five cities with the US's most unpredictable weather patterns. Oklahoma saw a second city land in the top ten most unstable weather locations, as Tulsa secured sixth place with a score of 65.76. This was then followed by Indianapolis, Indiana in seventh place with a score of 64.63. Chicago, Illinois ranked closely behind in eighth with a score of 63.74. Rounding out the top ten are two Texas cities, with Arlington receiving 63.43 points, and Fort Worth scoring 62.52. The West Coast tells an entirely different weather story, with the study showing significantly more stable and predictable conditions across major cities. Long Beach, California recorded the lowest score at just 19.85 out of 100, making it the most predictable major US city for weather, where residents rarely need to worry about sudden storms or temperature plunges. Los Angeles followed at 21.49 points, with San Diego scoring 21.75, Seattle reaching 24.72, and Portland recording 27.68. California claimed six cities among the ten most stable weather locations, highlighting the state's consistently reliable climate patterns that make weather forecasting much more accurate. The research examined weather patterns across the nation's 50 highest-populated cities through five different weather measurements. Using figures from the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), the experts anaylzed how much the rain, temperature, and wind speed varied from day to day. Methodology: A total of five factors, which were sourced from the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) were used to compile the index. The factors and their percentage weightings are: Standard deviation of daily precipitation (inches) - 30% weighting Standard deviation of daily average temperature (F) - 20% weighting Standard deviation of daily maximum temperature (F) - 10% weighting Standard deviation of daily minimum temperature (F) - 10% weighting Standard deviation of daily average wind speed (mph) - 30% weighting The raw data for each factor was cleaned, checked, and standardized on the same scale from 0 to 10, where 0 and 10 represent the worst and best values present in the data. A weighting was then assigned to each factor reflecting its importance within the analysis. Once the weightings were assigned, the total score for the factors was calculated, producing an overall index score out of 100 for each entry, upon which the final ranking is based. The standard deviation of a metric is the typical distance from the average of that metric. Most of the data (around 68%) is closer to the average than one standard deviation. The higher the standard deviation, the more the data is spread out and therefore more unpredictable.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Weekend weather update: Another soggy weekend for the Northeast
Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather. It's May 3, 2025. Start your day with everything you need to know about today's weather. You can also get a quick briefing of national, regional and local weather whenever you like with the FOX Weather Update podcast. If the weekend forecast in the Northeast sounds familiar, that's because it is. More rain and thunderstorms are expected across the region, marking the sixth out of the past seven weekends that precipitation is in the forecast. An area of low pressure is slowly approaching from the southwest Saturday, according to the FOX Forecast Center. For most of the day, the shower and thunderstorm activity will be focused across the interior, leaving those along the Interstate 95 corridor dry with temperatures building into the summer-like 80s. But it won't last long, the heating of the day will fuel the atmosphere and thunderstorms are forecast to develop by late afternoon and work their way toward the big cities by the evening. The nation's heartland, specifically Oklahoma City, has the most topsy-turvy weather in the country, according to analysis completed by Tideschart. The analysis, conducted by the tide and weather forecasting company, ranked the 50 most populous U.S. cities based on climate variables, including daily fluctuations in rainfall, temperature, and wind speed. Thanks to weather patterns that resemble a roller coaster, Oklahoma City topped the list. See the entire list here. A large collection of gold coins, jewelry and other artifacts is now in the possession of the Museum of East Bohemia following a remarkable discovery on the edge of a forest near the Poland border. According to museum curators, the over 15-pound discovery was made in February when two hikers noticed a metallic container protruding from a wall near Zvičina Hill. Inside the two containers were 598 coins, bracelets, a chain with a key and tobacco pouches, alongside several other items. Anyone who has visited a national park might have had a moment where they stopped to marvel at the scenery and snapped a photo for social media. A study done by Pergola Kits USA revealed the 10 most Instagrammable national parks across the U.s. Coming in first place, with 623,550 total Instagram hashtags, was Acadia National Park in Maine. Here are a few more stories you might find interesting. See it: Invasive species of crab spotted for first time in Pacific Northwest Amazon's Project Kuiper releases first batch of satellites into space for new broadband network Watch: Bears spotted frolicking, wrestling on swing set in Connecticut Need more weather? Check your local forecast plus 3D radar in the FOX Weather app. You can also watch FOX Weather wherever you go using the FOX Weather app, at or on your favorite streaming service. It's easy to share your weather photos and videos with us. Email them to weather@ or add the hashtag #FOXWeather to your post on your favorite social media article source: Weekend weather update: Another soggy weekend for the Northeast
Yahoo
25-03-2025
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These are the ‘most dangerous' beaches in Florida: report
Related video: Drone video catches Bonnethead sharks near fisherman on Pinellas County beach TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Ten of the 'most dangerous' beaches in America are in Florida, according to a report. Researchers at Tideschart said they analyzed 528 beaches across the U.S. and found that beaches in the Sunshine State have the most risk. VIDEO: Alligator vs. crocodile showdown in the Everglades The report focused on three main factors to determine the rankings: surf zone fatalities, shark attacks and hurricanes. Each beach was scored out of 100 to determine its risk. New Smyrna Beach took the top spot as the most dangerous beach in the U.S. with a score of 76.92. Here's a look at Tideschart's rankings for the most dangerous beaches in America: New Smyrna Beach, Florida Laguna Beach, Florida Daytona Beach, Florida Miami Beach, Florida Indialantic Boardwalk, Florida Cocoa Beach, Florida Palm Beach, Florida Miramar Heights Beach, Florida Cape Canaveral, Florida Jupiter Beach Park, Florida While the Sunshine State may have the 'most dangerous' beaches in America, the report found that Hawaii has the safest beaches. It ranked Kalepolepo Beach as the safest beach in America. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
