Posted on Dec 30, 2023
Dangerous high surf pummels California coast and attracts surfers
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California is on high alert as dangerous high tides threaten coastal areas. The National Weather Service issued a high surf warning with forecasts predicting waves up to 30ft (9m). While officials are urging people to keep out of the water, the big waves are attracting some surfers.
Dangerous high surf pummels California coast and attracts surfers
Posted from bbc.com
State of California
Natural Disaster
Surfing
Posted 5 mo ago
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"Just days after powerful waves battered the Southern California coastline, yet another storm is expected to add to the already looming threat of flooding for those near Los Angeles and Orange County beaches.
The National Weather Service's high surf warning, which has been in effect for the greater part of the last three days, will continue through Saturday night for much of the region, including Catalina Island.
"Significant flooding of sea water is likely over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas around the time of high tide," said the NWS in a statement. "Damage to coastal roadways and structures is possible. Powerful waves and strong rip currents will pose an exceptional risk of ocean drowning and damage to coastal structures like piers and jetties. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rock, and capsize small boats near shore."...
"Just days after powerful waves battered the Southern California coastline, yet another storm is expected to add to the already looming threat of flooding for those near Los Angeles and Orange County beaches.
The National Weather Service's high surf warning, which has been in effect for the greater part of the last three days, will continue through Saturday night for much of the region, including Catalina Island.
"Significant flooding of sea water is likely over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas around the time of high tide," said the NWS in a statement. "Damage to coastal roadways and structures is possible. Powerful waves and strong rip currents will pose an exceptional risk of ocean drowning and damage to coastal structures like piers and jetties. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rock, and capsize small boats near shore."...
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"Just days after powerful waves battered the Southern California coastline, yet another storm is expected to add to the already looming threat of flooding for those near Los Angeles and Orange County beaches.
The National Weather Service's high surf warning, which has been in effect for the greater part of the last three days, will continue through Saturday night for much of the region, including Catalina Island.
"Significant flooding of sea water is likely over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas around the time of high tide," said the NWS in a statement. "Damage to coastal roadways and structures is possible. Powerful waves and strong rip currents will pose an exceptional risk of ocean drowning and damage to coastal structures like piers and jetties. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rock, and capsize small boats near shore."...
"Just days after powerful waves battered the Southern California coastline, yet another storm is expected to add to the already looming threat of flooding for those near Los Angeles and Orange County beaches.
The National Weather Service's high surf warning, which has been in effect for the greater part of the last three days, will continue through Saturday night for much of the region, including Catalina Island.
"Significant flooding of sea water is likely over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas around the time of high tide," said the NWS in a statement. "Damage to coastal roadways and structures is possible. Powerful waves and strong rip currents will pose an exceptional risk of ocean drowning and damage to coastal structures like piers and jetties. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rock, and capsize small boats near shore."...
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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