Monster waves batter Northern California as forecasters warn beachgoers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 01:37 · Archive

Waves of up to 60 feet have struck Northern California, prompting weather officials to warn the public to stay away from beaches.

Massive waves up to 60 feet have battered the Northern California coast from Thursday through Saturday as an incoming 'storm train' brought severe weather to the region. The National Weather Service's Bay Area office issued dire warnings to the public. 'DO NOT GO TO THE BEACH/COAST TODAY,' the office wrote on social media on Saturday, adding: 'Skip the beach today—the waves are impressive, but they're also deadly. No selfie is worth risking your life.'

Buoys recorded waves of 32 feet on Saturday morning, with forecasters warning that fully exposed beaches could see waves of 40 feet or more, with sets exceeding 60 feet. The severe conditions sent waves crashing onto shorelines in San Francisco, Pacifica and Santa Cruz, with waves appearing in some areas to surge over sea walls. A high surf advisory for Los Angeles County was issued and continued through Saturday afternoon.

Internet meteorologist Max Velocity described the weather system as a 'giant train of storms' that was hitting the West Coast, bringing not only very high waves but also heavy rainfall and strong winds. Forecasters reiterated that no one should enter or remain near the water during the dangerous conditions.

Monster waves batter Northern California as forecasters warn beachgoers — Image: New York Post

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Watch: Massive waves, flooding batter Northern CaliforniaHigh surf and coastal flooding battered Northern California from Thursday through Saturday, sending massive waves crashing onto shorelines in San Francisco, Pacifica and Santa Cruz.CBS News · 15 Nov, 01:23
Monster 60-foot waves threaten California coast as forecasters issue dire warning to beachgoersFerocious waves crashed into the Northern California coast Saturday as forecasters warn about a grave danger beachgoers face.New York Post · 14 Nov, 19:40

In this story: Northern California · National Weather Service · Pacifica · San Francisco · Santa Cruz · Los Angeles County

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