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What is high surf and why is it so dangerous?

What is high surf and why is it so dangerous?

What is high surf and why is it so dangerous?

High surf is when large waves break on or near the shore, as a result from a distant storm. Thats when either a high surf advisory or warning is issued.

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What is high surf?

High surf is a dangerous shoreline condition you should look out for!

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Holiday shipping deadlines: Powerful storm could cause delays

A late week storm is going to cause major delays on roadways and at airports across the southeast and the northeast.

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How to prevent wildfires from starting

A study found that humans are responsible for igniting 84 percent of wildfires. Here's what you can do to prevent one from starting.

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What is a 'contained' wildfire?

We often hear that firefighters have 'contained' a wildfire by a certain percentage as they battle the blaze. But what does that mean?

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Autumn rain adds to street flooding concerns

AccuWeather Reporter Dexter Henry visits Midland Beach, New York after heavy weekend rainfall created major street flooding in an area where residents are looking for some relief.

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What are your options for last minute holiday shipping?

Don't miss out on getting that perfect gift where it needs to be this season!

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How avalanche control works

To prevent avalanches, ski patrols and other organizations use avalanche control.

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What does your homeowners insurance cover if wildfire damage happens?

Here's what you need to know about what's covered if your home gets damaged by a devastating wildfire.

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Nice weather to pick out some Christmas trees

AccuWeather Blake Naftel was in Gobles, Michigan where customers are coming to buy some Christmas trees for the holiday season. Business is running smoothly with little interference by the weather.

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Voyager 2 successfully enters interstellar space

NASA confirms that the Voyager 2 space probe joins Voyager 1 in leaving the heliosphere and has now entered interstellar space. What is next for the space probe?

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River flooding returns to Florence-hit areas in the Carolinas

The Lumber River is forecasted to climb back into major flood stage by the end of the weekend around Lumberton. Flooding that hasn't been seen since Hurricane Florence is creeping back in the Carolinas. Jonathan...

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