California's coastline on alert as King Tides fuel prolonged flooding from San Francisco to San Diego – FOX Weather

California’s coastline on alert as King Tides fuel prolonged flooding from San Francisco to San Diego  FOX Weather

THE TAKEAWAY: While the Southeast coast is getting slammed with coastal flooding as peak fall King Tides combine with persistent northeasterly winds push seawater onshore, another region of the U.S. is experiencing a similar weather phenomenon. WHAT IS COASTAL EROSION AND WHY IS IT DANGEROUS? Portions of the California coastline are seeing higher-than-normal King Tides, which are expected to last through Thursday. Coastal Flood Advisories along the Southern California coast.(FOX Weather) Record-high tides have been observed in Los Angeles, while coastal flooding is expected from San Francisco south to San Diego. HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHER In Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Monica, water levels have already exceeded 2.50 feet.

Coastal Flood Advisories and Warnings are in effect from San Francisco south to San Diego due to the threat of continued coastal flooding. A King Tide is the highest naturally occurring high tide of the year. Even on clear, sunny days with no storm in sight, these extra-high seasonal tides can push seawater back up through storm drains and onto coastal streets. Unlike Florida and the Southeast coast, King Tides on the West Coast are driven by astronomical factors, as well as seasonal changes in water temperatures. WHAT IS A KING TIDE OR PERIGEAN SPRING TIDE? According to the FOX Forecast Center, residents should expect significant beach erosion, higher-than-average