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Have you noticed the low-tide smell? Or seen an alarmingly low tide on the South Shore?
This week’s weather has caused South Shore towns to see water levels way lower than they typically are because they are being pushed out by the wind.
News 12 Storm Watch Team meteorologist Rich Hoffman says the gusty winds have persisted for the last three to four days, and not allowing the water to flow back in.
“We just had the full moon, so we had a typically lower tide with persistent winds 40 to 50 mph, just pushing the water out of the bays and canals," said Hoffman.
Capt. Morgan Mooney, with the Fire Island Ferries, shared the captivating shallow waters on social media, garnering a lot of reaction from people who frequent the bay.
She says they even had to change some of their routes on the waterways on Tuesday to keep passengers safe.
As soon as the winds change direction, News 12’s weather team says the water will come rushing back in.
