People living in Southern California beach cities were busy preparing for a weekend full of king tides and powerful surf that could cause flooding in some low-lying areas.
“Areas most susceptible to flooding include Newport Island, Balboa Island, Finley Tract, Lido Village, Balboa Village, Lafayette Avenue, the Peninsula and portions of the Marcus River and Lake Avenue area,” a message from the Newport Beach City Manager’s Office said.
Newport Beach officials urged people living in properties adjacent to the harbor to take precautions like installing seawall plugs and placing sandbags in vulnerable areas. Residents were also urged to be wary of “ponding,” and to avoid creating wakes that could worsen the impact of the issue to nearby properties…