King Tides are hitting New England’s coastline

BOSTON (WPRI) — Those near the water this week may have noticed some really high tides.

King Tides are the highest tides of the year, which happen when the sun, moon, and Earth align just right, causing an extra-strong gravitational pull.

Water levels during these events can rise a foot or more above the average high tide. In New England, these tides typically happen in the fall and sometimes in the spring…

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