Beach Hazard Warning in Effect
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Beach Hazard Statement starting Tuesday, June 22, that remains in effect through tonight for the Southern California coast.
Combined with waves in the 4- to 6-foot range, it could cause flooding in low-lying areas prone to flooding, including Seal Beach.
The extreme tide was expected to reach 7 feet at about 8:40 p.m. yesterday and again at about 9:20 p.m. today, before slowly dropping toward the weekend.
“Higher than normal tides will create the potential for minor tidal overflow and beach erosion,” the NWS warned. “Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also expected.”
Beach erosion has been an issue in recent years as coastline sand dwindles. Cities and other government officials have been lobbying the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in recent months, with hopes of boosting federal funding to help replenish sand in vulnerable areas threatened by the sea.
