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Evacuation warnings issued for some coastal Santa Cruz County neighborhoods
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Key Points:
- Evacuation warnings have been issued for four specific zones in Santa Cruz County due to an approaching winter storm expected to bring 25-35 foot waves to the Central Coast.
- The warnings were announced by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office and Capitola Police Department at 2 p.m. on Friday, affecting areas including Las Olas Drive, Pot Belly Beach Rd, Capitola Wharf, and Capitola Village.
- A High Surf Warning is in effect from Friday evening through early Sunday morning, with an Alert Day declared for Saturday on the Monterey Peninsula and Santa Cruz due to hazardous surf conditions.
- Meteorologists warn of dangerous sneaker waves and powerful rip currents, posing life-threatening risks to anyone near the coastline.
- Authorities urge residents to know their evacuation zones and monitor updates as the situation develops.
