The Brief
- A series of weekend storms is expected to bring rain Friday morning and hazardous beach conditions from Monterey to north of Santa Rosa.
- High surf was already hitting Ocean Beach on Thursday, with waves potentially reaching 25 to 30 feet over the weekend.
- Experts warn that El Niño-driven high tides could cause compounding flooding events.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The Bay Area is bracing for a series of storms set to sweep through over the weekend, with rain expected to roll through Friday morning. The incoming weather has prompted hazardous beach conditions warnings stretching from Monterey to north of Santa Rosa.
The National Weather Service said it cannot stress enough how dangerous ocean and beach conditions will be this weekend. To prepare for the incoming weather, the United States Coast Guard said officers will be on hand to advise boaters and beach goers of the risks.
“Anyone conducting waterborne activities needs to stay alert, stay prepared and stay ready for these hazardous conditions that are coming through,” said Lt. John Corvino from the U.S. Coast Guard.
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