Weather
CustomWeather introduces individualized marine route forecasting
CW Voyage lets the user change waypoints to get updated information.
National Hurricane Center monitoring disturbance near the Bahamas
The system could bring strong winds and heavy rain to Florida.
High water levels still causing problems
Fast-moving currents and debris concern officials in Ohio and Iowa.
Osage River opened to recreational boating
Boaters are still advised to avoid creating wakes in high-water areas.
Low water forces Oregon marina closure
Boaters who use Baker Bay Marina must remove boats by July 17.
Midwest flooding hits boating hard
Many waterways have no-wake restrictions or are closed to boat traffic.
Part of Osage River reopens for boating
Officials still warn of boats creating large wakes and the presence of debris.
Boating advisory for Pittsburgh area lifted
High water levels had been causing fast currents and excessive debris.
High water levels causing problems in Chicago
Officials in Pittsburgh and Wisconsin are warning boaters to take heed, as well.
Recreational boating banned in New Orleans area
All waterways are closed in Assumption Parish because of flooding.
NOAA: Flooding possible in the Great Plains
Northern North Dakota has the greatest risk of major flooding this spring.
Government says 2016 was the warmest on record
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA declared 2016 the hottest year on record.
NOAA seeks applicants for marine sanctuaries councils
The NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is seeking advisory council applicants.
VIDEO: Flooding continues in North Carolina
The historic flooding that Hurricane Matthew brought to North Carolina is far from over.
NOAA debuts new flood-forecasting tool
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its partners developed a new forecasting tool.
NOAA: July was hottest month on record
NOAA said July marked the hottest month for the Earth since record keeping began 137 years ago.
VIDEO: ‘Cajun Navy’ rescues flooded Louisiana residents
Chris Macaluso’s boat was part of the fleet that came to their rescue.
VIDEO: Boaters pitch in on Louisiana flood rescues
There have been a lot of water rescues because many people have bass boats.
VIDEO: Water levels still rising in Louisiana flooding
More than 20,000 people were rescued after massive floods in Louisiana.
Marco Rubio tours South Florida algae bloom damage
The senator urged President Obama on Thursday to approve Gov. Rick Scott’s request for a federal emergency declaration.
NOAA extends Gulf of Mexico red snapper season
NOAA Fisheries extended the nine-day red snapper season for private anglers in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico by two days.
VIDEO: Texas lake now overflowing after drought
After facing a nearly 50-year low during a drought in 2013, Lake Travis in central Texas has been closed to recreational boating because it is too full.
NOAA reports 12-month string of warming temperatures
April 2016 showed record warmth, rounding out a full year of record-breaking monthly temperatures for the Earth.