Massive waves forecast to hit California's Central Coast this weekend
- The National Weather Service issued a high surf warning for the Bay Area effective from 6 p.m. Friday until 4 a.m. Sunday, with breaking waves predicted to reach 25 to 30 feet.
- Powerful storms in the Gulf of Alaska, combined with El Nino-related ocean warming and astronomical high tides, are driving the dangerous conditions. Tides are running more than a foot above typical levels.
- NWS meteorologist Joe Merchant warned the conditions will be "pretty problematic," while Ken Smith urged beachgoers to keep a distance of 200 yards from the water.
- Officials issued emergency alerts for "considerable or catastrophic" hazards across the Bay Area, as rising tides may cause up to 1.6 feet of coastal flooding and localized road closures.
- Even higher astronomical tides are expected around Thanksgiving and Christmas, forecasters noted, as unsettled weather persists in the region following this weekend's dangerous high surf event.
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Good Times Santa CruzBeaches, wharf close as rains, waves pound region
Dangerously large waves, strong winds and rain are expected along the Santa Cruz and Monterey County coastlines this weekend, prompting beach closures and evacuation warnings for low-lying coastal neighborhoods. The National Weather Service is warning of breaking waves reaching 25–35 feet, with occasional waves as high as 50 feet at favored surf breaks such as […]
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Powerful storm expected to bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph
Along with massive breaking waves along the coast and flooding in low-lying areas, forecasters say a powerful storm could also bring hazardous winds to the Bay Area and Central Coast on Friday. The National Weather Service is forecasting gusts of up to 40 mph, with isolated gusts to 50 mph in some locations as a […]
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City of Santa Cruz to temporarily close beaches, Wharf City of Santa Cruz will temporarily close city beaches and the Santa Cruz Wharf beginning Friday, Nov. 13, at 10pm, through Sunday, Nov. 15, at 5am, in response to dangerous high surf and hazardous coastal conditions forecast for the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued […]
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