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Bay Area warned about dangerous waves this weekend
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- The National Weather Service has warned Bay Area residents to avoid coastal beaches due to potential 16-foot waves, rip currents, and sneaker waves from Saturday morning through Monday night.
- Sneaker waves are unexpectedly large waves that can surge far up the coast, while rip currents are strong currents that pull swimmers away from shore, posing significant dangers even to experienced swimmers.
- The at-risk beaches extend from Cloverdale to Big Sur, with advisories urging people to stay away from piers, jetties, rocks, and to avoid entering the water.
- A coastal flood advisory is also in effect until Tuesday afternoon, with up to 1.4 feet of flooding expected in low-lying bayshore areas due to elevated water levels driven by a strong El Niño event.
- Experts warn that California may soon experience its highest sea levels ever recorded, increasing the risk of coastal flooding and hazardous ocean conditions.
