Newport Beach braces for potentially record-breaking king tides as crews reinforce beaches
City officials have warned that this week’s king tides are the first in a series of unusually high tides expected over the coming months, including November, December and into the new year. Newport Beach, California, is preparing for potentially record-breaking king tides, with crews working to protect coastal neighborhoods from the potential for coastal flooding and significant beach erosion. The National Weather Service has issued a warning of near-record or potentially record high tides across coastal Orange and San Diego counties. The preparations include reinforcing sand berms along Newport Beach, creating protective barriers to prevent ocean water from reaching nearby streets and properties. The city has also activated its Emergency Operations Center ahead of the next round of king tides. Officials have warned that this week's king tides are the first in a series of unusually high tides expected over the coming months. The coastal flood warning remains in effect through Thursday afternoon, with additional high tides predicted over the next several days.
Published : 4 hours ago by Mario Ramirez in Weather Environment
Newport Beach crews are working to protect coastal neighborhoods from another round of potentially record-breaking king tides, just over two weeks after ocean water flooded streets, homes and business... [3563 symbols]
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