WMBF News

FIRST ALERT: Explaining the difference between King Tides vs. Spring Tides

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The WMBF First Alert Weather team gave you the First Alert to Spring Tides this week, which could cause some minor flooding for parts of the Grand Strand. But what makes ...
Los Angeles Times

King tides are arriving in California. Here’s what they can tell us about rising sea levels

King tides are the highest tides of the year, but scientists have a different name for them: perigean spring tides. The name doesn’t refer to the season of the year — along the California coast, the ...

Spring tide warning: 9 things to know

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has issued a crucial warning for beachgoers this Easter weekend, urging caution ...

Super low tides are coming to the Oregon coast. Here’s when to expect them

Get ready to spy on some sea stars and anemones: low tide season is back on the Oregon coast this spring. The lowest tides on ...
KING5

How king tide, barometric pressure led to western Washington flooding

SEATTLE — Western Washington fell victim to a double whammy of a king tide and heavy rainfall Tuesday morning, which led to lowland flooding from Anacortes to Olympia. So, what are king tides? King ...
NBC Los Angeles

Dive into a fascinating King Tides tide pool hike at the Ocean Institute

If you've ever scanned a robust surf and said with confidence, "It must be time for the King Tides," then you likely know that observing something rather special. Stream Los Angeles News for free, ...
WRAL

'King tides,' heavy rain subside after causing 'perfect storm' on NC coast

"King tides" and heavy rain combined for a "perfect storm" along the North Carolina coast this week, leaving some beach towns flooded. On Tuesday night, Southport experienced severe flash flooding ...