Monday, August 31, 2009

Monday, August 31 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
352 AM EDT MON AUG 31 2009

RIP CURRENT RISK: LOW...ALTHOUGH THE OUTLOOK FOR RIP CURRENTS IS LOW
WEAK RIP CURRENTS CAN SOMETIME FORM. FOR MAXIMUM
SAFETY, SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
LIGHTNING RISK: MODERATE
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 86 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
HIGH TIDE, MONDAY, 5:35 AM.
LOW TIDE, MONDAY, 11:47 AM.
HIGH TIDE, MONDAY, 6:17 PM.
LOW TIDE, TUESDAY, 12:28 AM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 90S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHEAST IN
THE AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF RAIN 50 PERCENT.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Friday, August 28 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
516 AM EDT FRI AUG 28 2009

RIP CURRENT RISK: MODERATE...DURING TIMES OF MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK,
PERSONS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER ONLY IF THEY ARE
EXPERIENCED WITH SWIMMING IN THE SURF. IF CAUGHT IN A
RIP CURRENT, DON`T TRY TO FIGHT ITS SEAWARD PULL.
MOVE ACROSS THE CURRENT IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING
THE SHORELINE.
LIGHTNING RISK: MODERATE
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 85 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
LOW TIDE, FRIDAY, 8:56 AM.
HIGH TIDE, FRIDAY, 3:35 PM.
LOW TIDE, FRIDAY, 9:50 PM.
HIGH TIDE, SATURDAY, 3:39 AM.

.TODAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING...THEN
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST IN THE
AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF RAIN 50 PERCENT.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Thursday, August 27 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
418 AM EDT THU AUG 27 2009

RIP CURRENT RISK: MODERATE...DURING TIMES OF MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK,
PERSONS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER ONLY IF THEY ARE
EXPERIENCED WITH SWIMMING IN THE SURF. IF CAUGHT IN A
RIP CURRENT, DON`T TRY TO FIGHT ITS SEAWARD PULL.
MOVE ACROSS THE CURRENT IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING
THE SHORELINE.
LIGHTNING RISK: MODERATE
WATERSPOUT RISK: NONE
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 84 DEGREES

THE NEXT THREE TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
LOW TIDE, THURSDAY, 7:58 AM.
HIGH TIDE, THURSDAY, 2:33 PM.
LOW TIDE, THURSDAY, 8:48 PM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING...THEN
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S.
NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 40 PERCENT.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Wednesday, August 26 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
433 AM EDT WED AUG 26 2009

RIP CURRENT RISK: LOW...ALTHOUGH THE OUTLOOK FOR RIP CURRENTS IS LOW
WEAK RIP CURRENTS CAN SOMETIME FORM. FOR MAXIMUM
SAFETY, SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
LIGHTNING RISK: MODERATE
WATERSPOUT RISK: NONE
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 85 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
LOW TIDE, WEDNESDAY, 7:04 AM.
HIGH TIDE, WEDNESDAY, 1:35 PM.
LOW TIDE, WEDNESDAY, 7:48 PM.
HIGH TIDE, THURSDAY, 1:40 AM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING...THEN
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S.
EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 30 PERCENT.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Tuesday August 25 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
500 AM EDT TUE AUG 25 2009

RIP CURRENT RISK: LOW...ALTHOUGH THE OUTLOOK FOR RIP CURRENTS IS LOW
WEAK RIP CURRENTS CAN SOMETIME FORM. FOR MAXIMUM
SAFETY, SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
LIGHTNING RISK: MODERATE
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 85 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
LOW TIDE, TUESDAY, 6:13 AM.
HIGH TIDE, TUESDAY, 12:40 PM.
LOW TIDE, TUESDAY, 6:52 PM.
HIGH TIDE, WEDNESDAY, 12:48 AM.

.TODAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY EARLY IN THE MORNING THEN BECOMING PARTLY
SUNNY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE MORNING...THEN ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 80S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 40 PERCENT.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Monday, August 24 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
436 AM EDT MON AUG 24 2009

RIP CURRENT RISK: LOW...ALTHOUGH THE OUTLOOK FOR RIP CURRENTS IS LOW
WEAK RIP CURRENTS CAN SOMETIME FORM. FOR MAXIMUM
SAFETY, SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
LIGHTNING RISK: MODERATE
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 84 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
LOW TIDE, MONDAY, 5:25 AM.
HIGH TIDE, MONDAY, 11:48 AM.
LOW TIDE, MONDAY, 6:00 PM.
HIGH TIDE, MONDAY, 11:59 PM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS...THEN SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S. SOUTHEAST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 50 PERCENT.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Saturday, August 22 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
438 AM EDT SAT AUG 22 2009

...BREAKERS WILL INCREASE UP TO 6 TO 8 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF BOYNTON BEACH...

RIP CURRENT RISK: HIGH...WHEN THE RIP CURRENT RISK IS HIGH, THE SURF
IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. EVEN THOSE
USING SURF OR BOOGIE BOARDS ARE URGED TO USE EXTREME
CAUTION. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE-THREATENING TO
ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF.
LIGHTNING RISK: MODERATE
WATERSPOUT RISK: MODERATE
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 86 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
HIGH TIDE, SATURDAY, 10:06 AM.
LOW TIDE, SATURDAY, 4:18 PM.
HIGH TIDE, SATURDAY, 10:26 PM.
LOW TIDE, SUNDAY, 4:39 AM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS...THEN CHANCE
OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS AROUND 90. SOUTHEAST WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 50 PERCENT.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Friday, August 21 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
436 AM EDT FRI AUG 21 2009

RIP CURRENT RISK: LOW...ALTHOUGH THE OUTLOOK FOR RIP CURRENTS IS LOW
WEAK RIP CURRENTS CAN SOMETIME FORM. FOR MAXIMUM
SAFETY, SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
LIGHTNING RISK: LOW
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 86 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
HIGH TIDE, FRIDAY, 9:15 AM.
LOW TIDE, FRIDAY, 3:28 PM.
HIGH TIDE, FRIDAY, 9:40 PM.
LOW TIDE, SATURDAY, 3:52 AM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S. EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Thursday, August 20 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
346 AM EDT THU AUG 20 2009

RIP CURRENT RISK: LOW...ALTHOUGH THE OUTLOOK FOR RIP CURRENTS IS LOW
WEAK RIP CURRENTS CAN SOMETIME FORM. FOR MAXIMUM
SAFETY, SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
LIGHTNING RISK: LOW
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 85 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
HIGH TIDE, THURSDAY, 8:23 AM.
LOW TIDE, THURSDAY, 2:35 PM.
HIGH TIDE, THURSDAY, 8:53 PM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS NEAR 90.
SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 20 PERCENT.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Wednesday, August 19 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
350 AM EDT WED AUG 19 2009

RIP CURRENT RISK: HIGH...WHEN THE RIP CURRENT RISK IS HIGH, THE SURF
IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. EVEN THOSE
USING SURF OR BOOGIE BOARDS ARE URGED TO USE EXTREME
CAUTION. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE-THREATENING TO
ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF.
LIGHTNING RISK: MODERATE
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 81 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
HIGH TIDE, WEDNESDAY, 7:28 AM.
LOW TIDE, WEDNESDAY, 1:42 PM.
HIGH TIDE, WEDNESDAY, 8:04 PM.

.TODAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS. BREEZY. LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL POSSIBLE. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 80S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 70 PERCENT.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Tuesday, August 18 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
440 AM EDT TUE AUG 18 2009

RIP CURRENT RISK: HIGH...WHEN THE RIP CURRENT RISK IS HIGH, THE SURF
IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. EVEN THOSE
USING SURF OR BOOGIE BOARDS ARE URGED TO USE EXTREME
CAUTION. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE-THREATENING TO
ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF.
LIGHTNING RISK: MODERATE
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 83 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
HIGH TIDE, TUESDAY, 6:30 AM.
LOW TIDE, TUESDAY, 12:45 PM.
HIGH TIDE, TUESDAY, 7:13 PM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS...THEN CHANCE
OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S. EAST
WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN
40 PERCENT.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Monday, August 17 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
402 AM EDT MON AUG 17 2009

RIP CURRENT RISK: MODERATE...DURING TIMES OF MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK,
PERSONS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER ONLY IF THEY ARE
EXPERIENCED WITH SWIMMING IN THE SURF. IF CAUGHT IN A
RIP CURRENT, DON`T TRY TO FIGHT ITS SEAWARD PULL.
MOVE ACROSS THE CURRENT IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING
THE SHORELINE.
LIGHTNING RISK: LOW
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 86 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
HIGH TIDE, MONDAY, 5:26 AM.
LOW TIDE, MONDAY, 11:44 AM.
HIGH TIDE, MONDAY, 6:18 PM.
LOW TIDE, TUESDAY, 12:32 AM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS AROUND 90. EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF
RAIN 30 PERCENT.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Sunday, August 16 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
341 AM EDT SUN AUG 16 2009

RIP CURRENT RISK: MODERATE...DURING TIMES OF MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK,
PERSONS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER ONLY IF THEY ARE
EXPERIENCED WITH SWIMMING IN THE SURF. IF CAUGHT IN A
RIP CURRENT, DON`T TRY TO FIGHT ITS SEAWARD PULL.
MOVE ACROSS THE CURRENT IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING
THE SHORELINE.
LIGHTNING RISK: LOW
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 81 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
HIGH TIDE, SUNDAY, 4:19 AM.
LOW TIDE, SUNDAY, 10:39 AM.
HIGH TIDE, SUNDAY, 5:19 PM.
LOW TIDE, SUNDAY, 11:33 PM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE MORNING...
THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS AROUND
90. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF RAIN 20 PERCENT.

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COASTAL BROWARD-COASTAL MIAMI_DADE-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF FORT LAUDERDALE...MIAMI BEACH-
341 AM EDT SUN AUG 16 2009

RIP CURRENT RISK: MODERATE...DURING TIMES OF MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK,
PERSONS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER ONLY IF THEY ARE
EXPERIENCED WITH SWIMMING IN THE SURF. IF CAUGHT IN A
RIP CURRENT, DON`T TRY TO FIGHT ITS SEAWARD PULL.
MOVE ACROSS THE CURRENT IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING
THE SHORELINE.
LIGHTNING RISK: LOW
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 85 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE MIAMI HARBOR ENTRANCE ARE:
HIGH TIDE, SUNDAY, 4:34 AM.
LOW TIDE, SUNDAY, 11:03 AM.
HIGH TIDE, SUNDAY, 5:35 PM.
LOW TIDE, SUNDAY, 11:42 PM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE MORNING...
THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS AROUND
90. EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 20 PERCENT.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Saturday, August 15 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
405 AM EDT SAT AUG 15 2009

RIP CURRENT RISK: HIGH...WHEN THE RIP CURRENT RISK IS HIGH, THE SURF
IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. EVEN THOSE
USING SURF OR BOOGIE BOARDS ARE URGED TO USE EXTREME
CAUTION. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE-THREATENING TO
ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF.
LIGHTNING RISK: MODERATE
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 86 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
LOW TIDE, TODAY, 9:31 AM.
HIGH TIDE, TODAY, 4:14 PM.
LOW TIDE, TONIGHT, 10:29 PM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS...THEN
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. BREEZY. LOCALLY HEAVY
RAINFALL POSSIBLE. HIGHS AROUND 90. SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.
CHANCE OF RAIN 50 PERCENT.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Friday, August 14 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
402 AM EDT FRI AUG 14 2009

RIP CURRENT RISK: LOW...ALTHOUGH THE OUTLOOK FOR RIP CURRENTS IS LOW
WEAK RIP CURRENTS CAN SOMETIME FORM. FOR MAXIMUM
SAFETY, SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
LIGHTNING RISK: LOW
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 86 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
LOW TIDE, TODAY, 8:25 AM.
HIGH TIDE, TODAY, 3:06 PM.
NEXT LOW TIDE, TODAY, 9:20 PM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS...THEN CHANCE
OF SHOWERS AND SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN
30 PERCENT.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Thursday, August 13 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
511 AM EDT THU AUG 13 2009

...MODERATE RISK OF LIGHTNING...

RIP CURRENT RISK: LOW...ALTHOUGH THE OUTLOOK FOR RIP CURRENTS IS LOW
WEAK RIP CURRENTS CAN SOMETIME FORM. FOR MAXIMUM
SAFETY, SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
LIGHTNING RISK: MODERATE
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 82 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
LOW TIDE, THURSDAY, 7:26 AM.
HIGH TIDE, THURSDAY, 2:02 PM.
LOW TIDE, THURSDAY, 8:14 PM.
HIGH TIDE, FRIDAY, 2:04 AM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING...THEN
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 40 PERCENT.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Wednesday, August 12 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
512 AM EDT WED AUG 12 2009

...MODERATE RISK OF LIGHTNING...
...MODERATE RISK OF WATERSPOUTS...

RIP CURRENT RISK: LOW...ALTHOUGH THE OUTLOOK FOR RIP CURRENTS IS LOW
WEAK RIP CURRENTS CAN SOMETIME FORM. FOR MAXIMUM
SAFETY, SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
LIGHTNING RISK: MODERATE
WATERSPOUT RISK: MODERATE
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 82 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
LOW TIDE, WEDNESDAY, 6:36 AM.
HIGH TIDE, WEDNESDAY, 1:03 PM.
LOW TIDE, WEDNESDAY, 7:13 PM.
HIGH TIDE, THURSDAY, 1:07 AM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING...THEN
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS AROUND 90. SOUTHEAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
CHANCE OF RAIN 40 PERCENT.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Tuesday, August 11 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
511 AM EDT TUE AUG 11 2009

...MODERATE RISK OF WATERSPOUTS...

RIP CURRENT RISK: LOW...ALTHOUGH THE OUTLOOK FOR RIP CURRENTS IS LOW
WEAK RIP CURRENTS CAN SOMETIME FORM. FOR MAXIMUM
SAFETY, SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
LIGHTNING RISK: LOW
WATERSPOUT RISK: MODERATE
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 83 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
LOW TIDE, TUESDAY, 5:52 AM.
HIGH TIDE, TUESDAY, 12:13 PM.
LOW TIDE, TUESDAY, 6:22 PM.
HIGH TIDE, WEDNESDAY, 12:19 AM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGHS NEAR 90. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 10 MPH
IN THE AFTERNOON.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Home Security Systems

Consumer Traps & Tips # 37 - Home Security Systems
For immediate release: August 10, 2009
Contact: Dennis Moore, 561-712-6600

Trap

A well-dressed, door-to-door salesman knocked on Maggie’s door offering to install a free home security system. All she had to do was agree to allow the company’s sign to be posted on her lawn. Maggie had been thinking about getting a security system due to recent break-ins. She was told she would be saving hundreds of dollars and signed the contract right away. After the installation, Maggie found exposed wiring in some of the rooms. When she read the contract, she was shocked to see that the basic $45 monthly fee did not include the cost of monitoring services.

Tips

Here are some things to consider before purchasing a home security system:

Typically, manufacturers of home security systems don’t sell “door-to-door.”
Check with local law enforcement to see if a permit is required.
Burglar alarm system agents are regulated by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation and are required to be 18 years or older.

Agents must also pass a criminal background check, have no recent history of substance abuse, possess a valid photo ID with their name and address and provide the license number of the electrical contractor responsible for the installation.
Think “scam” if the agent has a “van ready to install right now” or does not spend time assessing your home, reviewing your needs and available options.
Be suspect of “free” offers. Businesses are not charities. If they give something away, they will likely make up the cost somewhere else at your expense.
Service costs are usually built into the monthly monitoring fee.

Does the contract have a cancellation clause? What is the duration of the agreement, and does it renew automatically? Read the contract thoroughly and don’t be rushed into making a bad decision because the salesman warns you that “this deal is only good for today.”

Call Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs at 561-712-6600 (Boca/Delray 888-852-7362 toll free) or visit http://www.pbcgov.com/consumer to see if other consumers have had complaints against the home security company you are considering.

Palm Tran Upgrading Transit Technology

For immediate release: August 5, 2009
Contact: Jessica Dumars, 561-841-4245 Senior Public Relations Specialist

Palm Tran, Palm Beach County’s public transportation agency, is in the process of upgrading to a new system of transit technology. An automated vehicle location (AVL) system is currently being installed on all Palm Tran fixed-route buses with full installation scheduled to be completed during the fall. Installation and consulting services for the AVL project are being provided by Avail Technologies.

The AVL system uses global positioning satellite technology to provide accurate bus location information. Upgrading to the AVL system presents real benefits to Palm Tran and its passengers, including:

Improved safety and security for customers and employees;
Improved service reliability and real-time bus schedule information for customers;
Improved collection of route and passenger data for use during Palm Tran’s service planning process.

As part of this upgrade, Palm Tran will be installing real-time digital bus location/schedule information signs at 18 major bus stop locations to improve the ease and reliability of using the bus service.

During the installation process, existing next-stop announcement systems onboard Palm Tran buses will be replaced, making the systems inoperative. Palm Tran’s bus operators will ensure that major intersections and transfer points are announced for passenger convenience. Additionally, commuters may see two buses traveling together, with the second bus displaying a “not in service” message. This is necessary to complete on-route testing of the AVL systems.

For route and schedule information, please call the customer service department at 561-841-4287.

Abrams Rallies to Keep Boca Raton Post Office Open

Commissioner Abrams Rallies to Keep Boca Raton Post Office Open


PBC Press Release



Pictured above (l to r): Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel, Palm Beach County Commissioner Steven Abrams and Boca Raton Councilmember Constance Scott.

August 5, 2009

Commissioner Steven Abrams joined various local officials and concerned citizens at the downtown Boca Raton post office to protest the possible closing of the facility. The branch is one of 677 post offices the U.S. Postal Service is considering closing throughout the United States, according to a report the U.S. Postal Service has delivered to Congress. The Boca Raton branch is located in the city's downtown district and serves the highly populated coastal area.

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Monday, August 10 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
531 AM EDT MON AUG 10 2009

...MODERATE RISK OF LIGHTNING...
...MODERATE RISK OF WATERSPOUTS...

RIP CURRENT RISK: LOW...ALTHOUGH THE OUTLOOK FOR RIP CURRENTS IS LOW
WEAK RIP CURRENTS CAN SOMETIME FORM. FOR MAXIMUM
SAFETY, SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
LIGHTNING RISK: MODERATE
WATERSPOUT RISK: MODERATE
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 83 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
LOW TIDE, MONDAY, 5:14 AM.
HIGH TIDE, MONDAY, 11:28 AM.
LOW TIDE, MONDAY, 5:36 PM.
HIGH TIDE, MONDAY, 11:38 PM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS...THEN CHANCE
OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S. EAST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 30 PERCENT.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Thursday, August 6 2009

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
335 AM EDT THU AUG 6 2009

...MODERATE RISK OF LIGHTNING, RIP CURRENTS AND WATERSPOUTS...

RIP CURRENT RISK: MODERATE...DURING TIMES OF MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK,
PERSONS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER ONLY IF THEY ARE
EXPERIENCED WITH SWIMMING IN THE SURF. IF CAUGHT IN A
RIP CURRENT, DON`T TRY TO FIGHT ITS SEAWARD PULL.
MOVE ACROSS THE CURRENT IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING
THE SHORELINE.
LIGHTNING RISK: MODERATE
WATERSPOUT RISK: MODERATE
UV INDEX: VERY HIGH

SURF TEMPERATURE: 85 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
LOW TIDE, THURSDAY, 2:56 AM.
HIGH TIDE, THURSDAY, 8:54 AM.
LOW TIDE, THURSDAY, 3:00 PM.
HIGH TIDE, THURSDAY, 9:20 PM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS
IN THE MORNING...THEN SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
HIGHS AROUND 90. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHEAST
AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF RAIN 50 PERCENT.

Note: We are on vacation until Sunday August 9, 2009. See you all on Monday!

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

New Beach Signs and Litter

August 3, 2009

We in Palm Beach County take great pride in our parks and beaches, which serve as a major attraction for both residents and visitors year-round. Keeping them clean is an on-going challenge.

It has been reported that over 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are littered each year. Recently, I was pleased to introduce new signage that has been installed in a number of county-operated beaches. These signs are specifically designed to combat cigarette butt litter, the most common trash littered on our beaches and parks.

In conjunction with the new self-enforced, no-smoking signs, the county is also providing cigarette butt receptacles. When I was Mayor of Boca Raton, we installed similar signage that resulted in a significant decrease in cigarette butt litter on Boca’s beaches.

When discussing the topic of beach litter, it is important to recognize the Sand Sifters, a nationally-recognized local organization that has taken the lead in addressing the litter problem. Organized in September of 2005, this group has over 1,000 volunteers who regularly clean our local beaches and parks. To date, they have removed hundreds of tons of litter from approximately 5.5 miles of beaches.

Sand Sifters is always looking for new volunteers. They offer free parking, litter bags, gloves, litter grabbers, t-shirts and refreshments when they go to clean up an area. Do your part today and let’s keep Palm Beach County beautiful while we protect our local wildlife. Call 734-9128 or email them at sandsifters@sandsifters.org to get involved. Their Web site is www.Sandsifters.org.

As always, I am here to serve you. Your concerns and questions are important to me, so please do not hesitate to contact me at 561-276-1220 or email me at sabrams@pbcgov.org. Also, you can visit my Web site at www.pbcgov.com for up-to-date information concerning Palm Beach County.

Steven L. Abrams,
Commissioner, District IV
Palm Beach County

Wednesday, August 5 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
301 AM EDT WED AUG 5 2009

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...

RIP CURRENT RISK: MODERATE...DURING TIMES OF MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK,
PERSONS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER ONLY IF THEY ARE
EXPERIENCED WITH SWIMMING IN THE SURF. IF CAUGHT IN A
RIP CURRENT, DON`T TRY TO FIGHT ITS SEAWARD PULL.
MOVE ACROSS THE CURRENT IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING
THE SHORELINE.
LIGHTNING RISK: LOW
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 86 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
LOW TIDE, WEDNESDAY, 2:20 AM.
HIGH TIDE, WEDNESDAY, 8:14 AM.
LOW TIDE, WEDNESDAY, 2:22 PM.
HIGH TIDE, WEDNESDAY, 8:45 PM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS
IN THE MORNING...THEN ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS
AROUND 90. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF RAIN 30 PERCENT.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Tuesday, August 4 Beach Report

SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR SOUTH FLORIDA
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
326 AM EDT TUE AUG 4 2009

FLZ168-050245-
COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
326 AM EDT TUE AUG 4 2009

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...

RIP CURRENT RISK: MODERATE...DURING TIMES OF MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK,
PERSONS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER ONLY IF THEY ARE
EXPERIENCED WITH SWIMMING IN THE SURF. IF CAUGHT IN A
RIP CURRENT, DON`T TRY TO FIGHT ITS SEAWARD PULL.
MOVE ACROSS THE CURRENT IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING
THE SHORELINE.
LIGHTNING RISK: LOW
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 85 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
LOW TIDE, TUESDAY, 1:42 AM.
HIGH TIDE, TUESDAY, 7:33 AM.
LOW TIDE, TUESDAY, 1:42 PM.
HIGH TIDE, TUESDAY, 8:09 PM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS IN THE MORNING...THEN
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 20 PERCENT.

Monday, August 3, 2009

Monday, August 3 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
236 AM EDT MON AUG 3 2009

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...

RIP CURRENT RISK: MODERATE...DURING TIMES OF MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK,
PERSONS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER ONLY IF THEY ARE
EXPERIENCED WITH SWIMMING IN THE SURF. IF CAUGHT IN A
RIP CURRENT, DON`T TRY TO FIGHT ITS SEAWARD PULL.
MOVE ACROSS THE CURRENT IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING
THE SHORELINE.
LIGHTNING RISK: LOW
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 86 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
LOW TIDE, MONDAY, 1:00 AM.
HIGH TIDE, MONDAY, 6:49 AM.
LOW TIDE, MONDAY, 1:00 PM.
HIGH TIDE, MONDAY, 7:31 PM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF RAIN 20 PERCENT.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Sunday, August 2 Beacn Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
225 AM EDT SUN AUG 2 2009

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...

RIP CURRENT RISK: MODERATE...DURING TIMES OF MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK,
PERSONS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER ONLY IF THEY ARE
EXPERIENCED WITH SWIMMING IN THE SURF. IF CAUGHT IN A
RIP CURRENT, DON`T TRY TO FIGHT ITS SEAWARD PULL.
MOVE ACROSS THE CURRENT IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING
THE SHORELINE.
LIGHTNING RISK: LOW
WATERSPOUT RISK: LOW
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 85 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
LOW TIDE, SUNDAY, 12:14 AM.
HIGH TIDE, SUNDAY, 6:00 AM.
LOW TIDE, SUNDAY, 12:14 PM.
HIGH TIDE, SUNDAY, 6:49 PM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS AROUND 90.
SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF RAIN 20 PERCENT.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Saturday, August 1 Beach Report

COASTAL PALM BEACH-
INCLUDING THE SURF BEACHES OF PALM BEACH-
336 AM EDT SAT AUG 1 2009

...MODERATE RISK OF LIGHTNING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...


RIP CURRENT RISK: MODERATE...DURING TIMES OF MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK,
PERSONS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER ONLY IF THEY ARE
EXPERIENCED WITH SWIMMING IN THE SURF. IF CAUGHT IN A
RIP CURRENT, DON`T TRY TO FIGHT ITS SEAWARD PULL.
MOVE ACROSS THE CURRENT IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING
THE SHORELINE.
LIGHTNING RISK: MODERATE
WATERSPOUT RISK: NONE
UV INDEX: EXTREME

SURF TEMPERATURE: 86 DEGREES

THE NEXT FOUR TIDES AT THE LAKE WORTH PIER ARE:
HIGH TIDE, SATURDAY, 5:08 AM.
LOW TIDE, SATURDAY, 11:24 AM.
HIGH TIDE, SATURDAY, 6:02 PM.
LOW TIDE, SUNDAY, 12:14 AM.

.TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING...THEN
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS AROUND 90. SOUTHEAST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO EAST 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
CHANCE OF RAIN 30 PERCENT.