NOAA Launches First National Rip Current Forecast Model

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Could you spot a RipCurrent from the beach? NOAA's new national forecast model gives the hourly probability of rip currents for U.S. beaches 6 days ahead See the photo, video & Survival Guide in this story before you go for a swim: noaaocean NWS

NOAA’s National Ocean Service and National Weather Service collaboratively developed and implemented the model, which leverages wave and water level information from the. Similar to predicting weather or precipitation, the model predicts the likelihood of dangerous seaward currents on a sliding scale - from 0 to 100%.

“Improved model resolution will enable forecasters to issue more accurate and detailed rip current forecasts further into the future,” said Allison Allen, Chief, Marine, Tropical, and Tsunami Services Branch, NOAA’s National Weather Service. “This information enables public safety personnel to better prepare for hazardous beach conditions and inform the public of potential for danger before they head to the beach.

 

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