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local2 months ago•1 min saved

Santa Cruz beach tragedy: two college students die as waves and rip currents lash the California coast

Two college students, Harshita Nair (UC Berkeley) and Mahial Sran (San Jose State), were swept out to sea and died after a sudden swell hit a Santa Cruz beach amid dangerous rip currents and king tides. Nair died last week and Sran died in a local hospital on Sunday. Rescue crews pulled them from the water near a rock archway; authorities note the area has seen multiple rescue missions during the rough coastal conditions. Teasing this tragedy, a separate incident claimed a five-year-old girl’s life at Treasure Island Beach in Orange County the day prior.

via The Guardian|

#beachsafety #california #kingtides

weather8 months ago•2 min saved

Bay Area Faces Severe Flooding from King Tides and Storms

King tides and heavy rain caused significant flooding in Marin County, California, inundating roads and homes, with residents experiencing unprecedented water levels and sharing community efforts to manage the flooding.

via ABC7 San Francisco|

#climatechange #flooding #kingtides

environment-and-weather2 years ago•1 min saved

"California Coastline Hammered by Dangerous High Surf, Prompting Floods and Evacuations"

Coastal communities in California are experiencing significant flooding due to high waves and strong rip currents, leading to evacuation orders and warnings to stay away from beaches and coastal roadways. Waves up to 20 feet have caused damage to structures and injuries in areas like Ventura County. The National Weather Service has issued flood and high surf warnings, with waves expected to reach 26-30 feet in some parts. The extreme weather is a result of a Pacific storm system and coincides with high tides known as king tides.

via Reuters|

##californiafloods #coastalflooding