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California Faces a Potentially Record-Breaking El Niño Onset

Scientists say a Super El Niño is forming that could become the strongest on record, with California likely to bear the brunt through coastal flooding, heavy rainfall at lower elevations, and snow in the mountains. Sea levels could rise six inches to a foot as Kelvin waves boost coastal heights, and this year’s 18-year King Tide cycle will amplify impacts, potentially affecting about 170,000 people and $60 billion in property more than a non-El Niño year. While rainfall patterns remain uncertain, the coastal hazards are deemed almost certain, driven by warmer Pacific waters and larger waves, and intensified by climate change. Past events like the 1997–1998 “Super El Niño” inform expectations but aren’t guaranteed to repeat, as precipitation outcomes can vary from year to year.

via CNN|

#california #climate-change #coastal-flooding

climate-and-environment12 days ago•8 min saved

California Braces for Potential Historic El Niño Winter

NOAA forecasters say a “super” El Niño is highly likely this year, with about a 95% chance of becoming very strong and potentially the strongest on record since 1950. If it unfolds as expected, Southern California could see above‑average winter rainfall and more tropical moisture, increasing the risks of coastal flooding, higher seas and erosion. Past strong El Niños have varied in impact, but the pattern typically brings heavier storms to the region from December through March, and warming global temperatures could amplify these effects.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #climate-and-environment #climate-change

weather15 days ago•5 min saved

SoCal Bakes Under Extreme Heat as Coasts Brace for Flooding

Southern California faces a blistering weekend with inland highs in the 90s to low 100s (and desert highs up to 112), triggering heat advisories and elevated fire-weather risk; monsoonal thunderstorms are possible in some mountains. At the same time, unusually warm ocean waters and sea-level rise raise high tides that could cause minor coastal flooding from the San Francisco Bay Area to Southern California through midweek, with high-tide flooding likely in low-lying spots (roughly around 1.5 feet above normal) and no major structural damage expected.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #coastal-flooding #fire-weather

environment18 days ago•14 min saved

Bay Area Braces for a 'Super' El Niño: Warmer Winters, Bigger Tides, and Coastal Risks

Scientists warn the 2026–27 El Niño could be the strongest on record and last into early spring 2027, with uncertain effects for the Bay Area. The period may bring warmer falls and winters and a wetter winter in parts of California, but the Bay Area sits in a less predictable zone. Higher sea levels and bigger king tides could boost coastal flooding, while a concurrent marine heatwave threatens wildlife and fisheries. Coastal infrastructure and shoreline resilience projects are underway, and residents are urged to monitor tides and wildlife reports as conditions unfold.

via Bay Nature|

#bay-area #coastal-flooding #el-nino

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Bertha Near Texas Coast Triggers Watch; Houston Braces for Minimal Impacts

Tropical Storm Bertha is approaching the Texas coast with a Tropical Storm Watch extended to Sargent; Houston is not expecting major effects, while the Gulf Coast could see isolated rain, elevated tides, gusty winds, and minor coastal flooding as the storm heads toward a likely landfall in Louisiana later today.

via FOX 26 Houston|

#coastal-flooding #gulf-coast #houston

environment2 months ago•9 min saved

El Niño Threat Looms: California Faces Wet Winters, Flood Risks, and Shifts in Sea Life

El Niño has arrived and could be among the strongest on record, likely bringing a wetter winter to California, higher coastal flooding risk, and warmer coastal waters that may draw more sharks and other marine life nearshore, while also stressing ecosystems and potentially triggering harmful algal blooms and fishing impacts.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california-coast #coastal-flooding #el-nino

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Waves lash Wellington as hundreds evacuate the coast

Hundreds of residents were evacuated as strong waves battered Wellington, New Zealand’s capital, with authorities closing roads and warning people to stay away from the coastline as a coastal storm pounded the region.

via Yahoo|

#coastal-flooding #evacuation #new-zealand

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Britain-sized Antarctic Glacier Threatens Global Coasts

Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier, nearly the size of Britain, could collapse sooner than expected, potentially adding about three metres to global sea levels and flooding coastlines worldwide. The glacier’s last ice shelf is poised to disintegrate as subsurface warming weakens the ice, putting the Netherlands, Bangladesh, the Maldives and other island nations at high risk. In the United States, major coastal cities like Miami, New York and New Orleans could face significant inundation, with projections that up to 60% of Miami-Dade County could be underwater.

via LADbible|

#climate-change #coastal-flooding #island-nations

environment5 months ago•3 min saved

New study says sea-level risk may be higher than previously estimated

A peer‑reviewed Nature study shows most prior sea‑level projections used coastal baselines that were too low, likely underestimating risk. By anchoring sea levels to measured coastlines, the study finds a 1‑meter rise could flood about 37% more land, affecting 77–132 million people, with the Global South most at risk, and calls for updated, standardized coastal‑hazard assessment methods.

via USA Today|

#climate-change #coastal-flooding #coastal-hazard-assessment

science5 months ago•6 min saved

Rethinking sea-level baseline widens coastal risk estimates

A Nature study finds that hundreds of sea-level assessments underestimate baseline coastal water heights by about 1 foot, which could mean up to 37% more land could flood and 77–132 million more people could be at risk if sea levels rise ~3 feet by the end of the century, with the Pacific and Southeast Asia most affected; the discrepancy stems from how land and water elevations are measured and may require planners to account for waves and tides rather than assuming a zero baseline.

via PBS|

#baseline-height #climate-change #coastal-flooding

weather6 months ago•5 min saved

New York Area Braces for Major Blizzard With Up to 24 Inches of Snow and Travel Ban

A powerful winter storm is bearing down on the New York City area with blizzard warnings across multiple counties. NYC could see 16–24 inches of snow, while parts of New Jersey may reach 20–30 inches; winds could gust 55–60 mph, creating dangerous whiteout conditions. The storm is expected Sunday afternoon into Monday, with the heaviest snow from Sunday evening to Monday mid-day and ending by Monday evening. NYC Mayor Mamdani declared a state of emergency and a travel ban will be in effect from 9 p.m. Sunday to Monday noon. Coastal flooding is also a concern along the Jersey Shore, and officials urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel and monitor updates as schools may close.

via FOX 5 New York|

#blizzard #coastal-flooding #new-york-city

weather6 months ago•3 min saved

Massachusetts Braces for Major Nor'easter With Heavy Snow and Outages

A Sunday-Monday nor'easter is forecast to bring heavy, wet snow to Massachusetts, with 18-24 inches from the South Shore to Rhode Island and up to a foot north toward Worcester and the NH border, along with 30-60 mph winds that could cause widespread power outages and coastal flooding; blizzard and winter storm warnings are in effect and travel will be dangerous Monday.

via Boston 25 News|

#coastal-flooding #massachusetts #noreaster

weather6 months ago•5 min saved

Nor'easter poised to drop up to 18 inches on Philadelphia, coast bracing for flooding

A coastal nor'easter is bearing down on the Philadelphia area with blizzard and winter storm warnings in place. Forecasts show about 12–18 inches of snow in Philadelphia and 14–22 inches near the coast, along with strong winds and potential coastal flooding. Officials warn of dangerous travel, possible power outages, and a forecast path that could intensify into a bomb cyclone, with the heaviest snow Sunday night into Monday and improving conditions later in the week.

via CBS News|

#blizzard #coastal-flooding #noreaster

weather6 months ago•3 min saved

Massachusetts Braces for Major Nor’easter Bringing Up to Two Feet of Snow

A late Sunday–Monday nor’easter is expected to dump heavy snow across Massachusetts, triggering blizzard and winter storm warnings, with southeastern MA seeing 18–24 inches (up to two feet in spots), Boston and the North Shore around 12–18 inches, and Worcester County possibly reaching the New Hampshire border. Coastal flooding, strong winds, and dangerous travel are likely Monday, with power outages possible as the storm unfolds.

via Boston 25 News|

#blizzard-warning #coastal-flooding #massachusetts

weather6 months ago•4 min saved

Boston Braces for Potential Blizzard: 10–16 Inches and 70 mph Winds Loom

A major nor'easter could bring blizzard conditions to Boston Monday, with 10–16 inches of snow across eastern Massachusetts and heavier bands along the coast; winds of 55–70 mph could cause power outages and roof damage, especially near the shore and Cape Cod. The storm is expected to bombogenesis as it moves north-northeast from the South, with snow starting Sunday evening and peaking Monday morning through the afternoon before tapering. A jackpot zone around Plymouth and Bristol counties could push totals over 16 inches, and coastal flooding is possible during Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning high tides.

via CBS News|

#blizzard #boston #coastal-flooding