The inlet created by Super Storm Sandy almost 10 years ago is closing. The attached photos were taken from a third party video. Photos start off by moving from west to east along the ocean and then heads to the north to the area where the inlet has closed. It should be noted that images […]
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Hurricane Ian Advisory Number 25NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092022 500 PM EDT Wed Sep 28 2022 …IAN BATTERING THE FLORIDA PENINSULA WITH CATASTROPHIC STORM SURGE, WINDS, AND FLOODING……NEW WATCHES AND WARNINGS ISSUED FOR NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA… LOCATION…26.9N 82.0WABOUT 5 MI…10 KM E OF PUNTA GORDA FLORIDAABOUT 120 MI…190 KM SSW OF ORLANDO […]
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…FIONA BECOMES A CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE WHILE MOVING AWAY FROM THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS… LOCATION…23.4N 71.8WABOUT 105 MI…170 KM N OF NORTH CAICOS ISLANDABOUT 755 MI…1215 KM SW OF BERMUDAMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…130 MPH…210 KM/HPRESENT MOVEMENT…N OR 350 DEGREES AT 8 MPH…13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…942 MB…27.82 INCHES Reports from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane […]
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NYSUT is proud to be a sponsor of the Smith Point Bridge 5k Run/Walk for Literacy: This is the 21st year for this event, which raises funds for various educational and scholarship programs across our region. The Run/Walk is taking place this Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Please consider joining your NYSUT colleagues […]
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HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING… …HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING… 9/9/22 Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher gusts. Slight fluctuations in intensity are possible this evening. Earl is expected to complete its transition to a powerful hurricane-force extratropical […]
Read More ‘Earl’ becomes second hurricane of 2022 Atlantic season
Please be advised that summer season has been extended. Lifeguards will be on duty at Smith Point Beach (only) on Saturday 9/10/22, Sunday 9/11/22, Saturday 9/17/22 and final day will be Sunday 9/18/22.
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And we are off… and just like that the 2022 Summer Season is over. Please be safe, be smart and remember … always swim near a lifeguard! Beach Safety Tips1.Swim only in guarded area.2.Do not dive into shallow water.3.No ball playing or Frisbees on shore line.4.Never swim alone.5.Children should always swim with adult supervision.6.Check with […]
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A pod of whales was visiting Smith Point this morning. Have a look!
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…DANIELLE REMAINS STATIONARY… …EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN A LITTLE DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS… Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is forecast during the next few days. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up […]
Read More ‘Danielle’ becomes first hurricane of 2022 Atlantic season
At approximately 2:30 PM, a call came over the radio of a boater in distress at west breach (~ 2 miles plus west of Smith Point), part of FINS. Smith Point guards responded (via wave-runner and ’gator’) along with Park Rangers and SC PD. No one was hurt. Follow up on the boat…
Read More Lifeguards respond to a boater in distress
