{"id":10443,"date":"2024-10-04T11:21:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T15:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/?p=10443"},"modified":"2024-10-04T11:21:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T15:21:33","slug":"elevated-wave-action-to-impact-east-coast-this-weekend-as-major-hurricane-kirk-sends-swell-to-the-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/elevated-wave-action-to-impact-east-coast-this-weekend-as-major-hurricane-kirk-sends-swell-to-the-region\/","title":{"rendered":"Elevated Wave Action to Impact East Coast this Weekend as Major Hurricane Kirk Sends Swell to the Region"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Starting this Sunday, the East Coast, particularly the Delmarva region, will see increased wave activity as long-period swells from Major Hurricane Kirk arrive. Currently a powerful Category 4 storm, Kirk is churning in the central Atlantic, far from land. However, the hurricane\u2019s strength is generating significant wave action that will reach coastal areas, with wave heights projected between 4 to 8 feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/goes16_truecolor_12L_202410041245-1024x740.gif?resize=1024%2C740&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/goes16_truecolor_12L_202410041245.gif?resize=1024%2C740&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/goes16_truecolor_12L_202410041245.gif?resize=300%2C217&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/goes16_truecolor_12L_202410041245.gif?resize=768%2C555&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These swells will bring more than just impressive waves. The combination of increased wave energy and prolonged exposure could result in some coastal erosion and minor flooding in vulnerable areas. The Delmarva coastline, known for its low-lying beaches, is particularly at risk. In addition, the elevated wave activity will heighten the risk of rip currents, making it dangerous for swimmers and beachgoers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-4-1024x490.png?resize=1024%2C490&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-4.png?resize=1024%2C490&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-4.png?resize=300%2C143&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-4.png?resize=768%2C367&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-4.png?w=1481&amp;ssl=1 1481w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While Kirk itself poses no direct threat to land, as it is expected to curve safely toward the north and east, its indirect impacts will still be felt. The National Weather Service has advised those along the coast to remain vigilant, especially for rip currents, which can easily catch even experienced swimmers off guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"984\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-5.png?resize=984%2C808&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-5.png?w=984&amp;ssl=1 984w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-5.png?resize=300%2C246&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-5.png?resize=768%2C631&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Coastal communities are encouraged to prepare for potential minor flooding and erosion in sensitive areas as wave action intensifies through the weekend and into early next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beachgoers and surfers should also be aware of local warnings and avoid swimming in areas where rip currents are likely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting this Sunday, the East Coast, particularly the Delmarva region, will see increased wave activity as long-period swells from Major Hurricane Kirk arrive. Currently a powerful Category 4 storm, Kirk is churning in the central Atlantic, far from land. However, the hurricane\u2019s strength is generating significant wave action that will reach coastal areas, with wave [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":10446,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[29],"tags":[279,32,41,647,586,646,38,47,644],"class_list":["post-10443","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-coastal-flooding","tag-delaware","tag-delmarva","tag-erosion","tag-hurricane","tag-kirk","tag-news","tag-sussex-county","tag-waves"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-5.png?fit=984%2C808&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbtNqq-2Ir","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":18373,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/coastal-storm-expected-to-bring-flooding-high-winds-and-heavy-rain-to-delaware-and-new-jersey\/","url_meta":{"origin":10443,"position":0},"title":"Coastal Storm Expected to Bring Flooding, High Winds, and Heavy Rain to Delaware and New Jersey","author":"admin","date":"October 9, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Delaware (October 9, 2025) \u2014 A significant coastal storm is expected to impact Delaware and New Jersey from Sunday, October 12, through Monday, October 13, bringing the potential for moderate to major coastal flooding, strong winds, heavy rainfall, and dangerous marine conditions, according to the National Weather Service and TVDelmarva\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4ff82bcc-874b-4bc6-b6bd-aaa70fe6c465-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C798&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4ff82bcc-874b-4bc6-b6bd-aaa70fe6c465-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C798&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4ff82bcc-874b-4bc6-b6bd-aaa70fe6c465-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C798&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4ff82bcc-874b-4bc6-b6bd-aaa70fe6c465-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C798&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4ff82bcc-874b-4bc6-b6bd-aaa70fe6c465-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C798&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":18335,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/strong-coastal-low-could-bring-major-impacts-to-delmarva-this-weekend\/","url_meta":{"origin":10443,"position":1},"title":"Strong Coastal Low Could Bring Major Impacts to Delmarva This Weekend","author":"Admin","date":"October 8, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"A powerful coastal low is forecast to develop off the Carolina coast late this week before strengthening and tracking northward this weekend. 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