Tybee Island Ocean Rescue has raised the green flag today, signaling ideal swimming conditions for beachgoers looking to cool off in the 80-degree Atlantic waters.
🏄♀️ Why It Matters: With extreme UV levels and temperatures climbing to 86 degrees, knowing when it’s safe to swim helps residents and visitors enjoy the beach while staying protected from dangerous conditions.
🌊 Today’s Conditions: The ocean is particularly calm today with minimal surf (1-2 feet) and light northwest winds between 6-9 mph, creating ideal conditions for families and less experienced swimmers.
- High tide peaks at 10:20 a.m., with low tide at 4:36 p.m.
- Water temperature is a comfortable 80 degrees
☀️ Stay Protected: Today’s UV index is at extreme levels (11), meaning unprotected skin can burn in minutes.
- Experts recommend reapplying waterproof sunscreen every 80 minutes
- Consider UV-protective clothing and seeking shade between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
🚩 Know the Flags: The green flag flying today indicates low hazard conditions, but ocean conditions can change quickly.
- Green: Low hazard, calm conditions
- Yellow: Medium hazard, moderate surf/currents
- Red: High hazard, strong surf/currents
- Double Red: Water closed to the public
How to Read and Understand The News
When reading news, remember:
- Truth doesn’t change because we dislike it
- Facts remain facts even when they make us uncomfortable
- Events happen whether we accept them or not
- Good reporting often challenges us
- The news isn’t choosing a position — it is relaying what official, verified sources have said.
- Blaming the press for bad news is like blaming a thermometer for a fever.
Before dismissing news that bothers you, ask:
- What evidence supports this story?
- Am I reacting to facts or feelings?
- What would change my mind?
- Am I “shooting the messenger” because I don’t like what is happening?
Smart news consumers seek truth, not just comfort.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
