One of the most important functions of the ocean is to move heat around the planet via currents. Think of the ocean as Earth's central heating system, constantly redistributing thermal energy from the ...

Although Imelda and Humberto won't come close to making landfall, the two will play a significant role on boating, surfing and coastal weather this week. There are a number of alerts that are in ...

Scientists have developed a new method to measure ocean surface currents over large areas in greater detail than ever before. Called GOFLOW (Geostationary Ocean Flow), the approach applies deep ...

While we can’t usually observe coastal currents from the shoreline, water in the oceans of the world is in constant motion. Surface currents are driven by wind blowing across the sea surface, and ...

Ocean currents act like Earth’s hidden conveyor belts, moving heat, nutrients, and life across the globe. From the swift Gulf Stream to the slow thermohaline circulation, they regulate climate, ...

DELMARVA - Numerous coastal communities and parks have announced the closure of ocean access as rough waters lash Delmarva’s coastline. Hurricane Erin, while currently not projected to make landfall ...

Cutter joined the WJZ First Alert Weather Team in March of 2025. Born and raised in the Gulf Coast, Cutter developed his love for weather while tracking hurricanes and watching pop-up summer ...