Greg Dusek

Map showing the Rip Current Risk, today (October 2) across the southeast and eastern U.S. The map shows Moderate to High Risk of rip currents from Florida to Maine.

Rip Currents: Know Your Options. Rip currents are powerful currents of water moving away from shore. They can sweep even the strongest swimmer away from shore. If at all possible, swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current: 1) Relax, rip currents don't pull you under. 2) Don't swim against the current. 3) Swim out of the current, then to shore. 4) If you can't escape, float or tread water. 5) If you need help, yell or wave for assistance. The image shows a rip current as a narrow flow of water moving in a line directly away from the beach, with waves on either side moving in the opposite direction towards the beach. Arrows point away from either side of the current and into the waves, parallel to the beach, indicating the path of escape from the rip current.

Heading out to the beach today? ⛱️

Use extra caution given the Moderate to High rip current risk from Florida to Maine today (October 2). Try to find a beach with lifeguards - and when in doubt, don't go out!
weather.gov/safety

Swells and high surf from Imelda are expected to produce dangerous marine conditions and rip currents along much of the East Coast of the United States during the next several days.

Cool stuff Brian! As always!

Ocean waves are shown breaking offshore with text: Caught in a Rip Current? Here’s How to Survive. Relax, stay calm and float to conserve energy; Swim out of the current by following the shoreline or breaking waves, then at an angle toward the beach; Avoid swimming directly against the current; If you can’t reach shore, yell or wave for help.

Rip currents can sweep even the strongest swimmer away from shore. If at all possible, stay near a lifeguard while swimming. Learn more at: weather.gov/beach

Designate a water watcher who can call 9-1-1 Adhere to all posted signs Keep children within arms reach Only enter the water if you can swim safely Take a flotation device with a leash "When in doubt, don't go

Swimming without a lifeguard increases your chance of drowning, but not all beaches have lifeguards. If you’re visiting a beach without a lifeguard, follow these tips to swim safely, and remember, when in doubt, don’t go out. weather.gov/beach 🏖️

Which is the best session - so if you trying to decide which to submit to, it shouldn’t be much of a choice!

Obviously, I'm hoping for lots of submissions to the tides session! agu.confex.com/agu/osm26/pr...

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Scientists Say New Government Climate Report Twists Their Work A new Department of Energy report “fundamentally misrepresents” climate research and leaves out key context, multiple scientists cited in the report tell WIRED.

NEW: i spoke to nine (!) scientists across several disciplines whose work was cited in the new Department of Energy report that downplays the severity of climate change. all of them say their work was misrepresented, cherry picked, and/or lacked context —

🌊❄️🧪 🇦🇶 Please share:

We have learned that the National Science Foundation is moving ahead with plans to decommission the U.S. Research Vessel/Ice Breaker Nathaniel B. Palmer this October.

If you care about Antarctic research, please read on (1/n)

The Dark Side of Being a Female Shark Researcher Being a scientist should not require developing the grit to continually endure misogyny, discrimination, harassment, assault or bullying

The Dark Side of Being a Female Shark Researcher | Scientific American

Spoke with the Times today about rip current safety. We have already had at least 36 surf zone drownings in the US this year. Please stay safe on your next trip to the beach.

Yes - saltwater intrusion is a concern for sure, and can potentially seep into drinking water for instance, and also a concern for building foundations - (e.g. the condo collapse from several years ago)

Present in our session at AGU Ocean Sciences in Feb 2026! #OSM26

Hopefully I will actually get to be there! 🤞

Sad to see that leadership didn’t approve of my suggested post language (assuming since this is what is posted) that I submitted on my last day in May as the social media manager.

Allow me share some of our team’s kind words here instead:

⚠️ It’s Carolinas Rip Current Awareness Week! Rip currents impact anybody visiting the beach - not just those that live along the coast. You can help by sharing rip current information with your friends and family. #BeachSafety #ncwx #scwx www.weather.gov/ilm/ripcurrents

🏖️ It’s the first ever Carolinas Rip Current Awareness Week! Rip currents are the treadmills of the ocean. Follow along this week for tips on escaping and spotting rip currents to keep you and your family safe the next time you visit the beach. weather.gov/ilm/ripcurrents

NOAA is hemorrhaging personnel, NWS offices are short-staffed by as much as 60%, workers are living in fear of losing their jobs, afraid of political retribution for speaking out, and they think gaslighting the entire weather community is an effective PR strategy? There is no joy in Mudville.

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This is awesome Virginia. Thanks for doing this!

On a white background, the traditional NOAA logo reads "Save NOAA."

@noaa.gov provides lifesaving science, service and stewardship to the nation. #SaveNOAA is a group of terminated NOAA employees fighting for reinstatement to continue to deliver Americans these critical services.

#SaveNOAA #NOAAStrong #NOAA #Science #Fed #FedEmployees #Federal #Layoffs

Webpage for NOAA's external affairs team. At top is pink salmon colored box with text that says all external affairs people were fired.

Check out the external affairs page at NOAA right now. That's right. Everyone at NOAA external affairs was fired.
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This is the correct way to respond. For me it was Indiana Jones, but Red Dead is a fine choice.

This was the best thing I’ve seen in awhile - and much needed with all the bs happening.

AGU stands with federal scientists. Read more on fromtheprow.agu.org/standing-tog...

About our agency NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep the public informed of the changing environment aro...

“Why do I need NOAA? I’ve got a weather app.”

Is equivalent to asking

“Why do I need farms? I can go to the supermarket.”

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A reminder of NOAA’s Effect on the National Economy

Their contributions impact all sorts of economic sectors, in addition to providing informative and life-saving information to the public

I have had the privilege of working closely with Ben on interagency sea level efforts. His insight on this tragedy is well worth the read.

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Finally finished Fellowship! Immediately after it was over they asked if we could start Two Towers, so I guess it was a hit so far. The only spot that was a little tough for my 8 year old was Boromir. They were all mad it was such a cliffhanger, but that’s good! Will keep this thread going.

Not a bad birthday and New Year’s Eve!