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this weekend. The RNLI have launched their Respect the Water campaign, reminding people to stay safe near the water. Ross Macleod, RNLI Coastal Safety Manager advises: ‘for those who are planning to go into the water, the best way to stay safe is to choose a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red
and cool off in these high temperatures, but remembering this one piece of advice could save your life if you find yourself struggling in water. ‘We also encourage people to choose a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags, which is the area most closely monitored by the lifeguards
and via SMS messages to committee members of the 281 Beach Management Units (BMUs) along the Kenyan shore of Lake Victoria. KMD would prepare the forecasts in SMS format, but they would be disseminated to individual BMUs by the national secretariat of the Kenyan Association of Beach Management Units
weather and would remind people not to underestimate the distance waves can travel up the beach or harbour wall. Although it can be tempting to get close, it isn’t worth risking your life to take photos or to dodge waves. "If you plan on going out walking this weekend, be wary. High winds and big
, overnight into Monday. Although not expected, impacts could include localised flooding from watercourses, drains, channels and flooding from overland flow. “The risk of coastal flooding remains very low. However, we urge people to stay away from exposed areas on beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths
break, just like on a beach. The breaking waves exert a drag on the Polar Night Jet, which weakens and distorts it. If the waves are strong enough, they may decelerate the jet sufficiently so that the westerlies turn easterly. Such a change in airflow disrupts the stratospheric polar vortex either
of sandy beaches and coastline, and damage to coastal ecosystems. Human health and mortality • Rising temperatures will increase the risk of heat stress and heat stroke, with heatwaves becoming more dangerous when combined with water shortages. • Working outside during the day in the hotter months
people not to underestimate the distance waves can travel up the beach or harbour wall. Although it can be tempting to get close, it isn’t worth risking your life to take photos or to dodge waves. "If you plan on going out walking after the storm, be wary. Storms change our landscape through coastal
. Decision: For D1.5 the group agree that the deliverable has been met, and that the work should be continued to develop possible solutions for future implementation within the resource constraints. e. D1.6a – Improvements to the display & discoverability of beach safety forecasts (BT) Research
Engagement Strategy By 31 st May for CSA 6. AB & LM 7. BEIS & Met Office 8. WL, AS, RB, AB 9. WL Met Office and the EA to follow-up to discuss including water quality information on the beach forecast service. Future papers to include deliverability information reflecting on cost and implications of work
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