High Surf Could Flood Beach Roads as Two Storms Move In
LOS ANGELES - Two Pacific systems are expected to deliver a quarter-inch to 1 inch of rain across most areas through Saturday morning. Along the Malibu coast and Los Angeles County beaches, waves are expected to reach 7 to 12 feet Saturday, with the largest surf hitting west- to northwest-facing shores. Forecasters warned of significant beach erosion and shallow flooding near high tide, particularly Saturday morning. Dangerous surf is expected to persist into next week, even after the first two rounds of rain pass.A beach hazards statement remains in effect for the Malibu coast and Los Angeles County beaches through Friday afternoon. A high surf advisory takes effect at 2 p.m. Friday and continues until 3 p.m. Tuesday .Breaking waves are expected to reach 4 to 7 feet Friday before peaking Saturday, then decline to 6 to 9 feet Sunday through Tuesday.The weather service warned of dangerous rip currents and strong currents along the shore, as well as sneaker waves and powerful waves breaking close to the beach. Beachgoers were urged to remain out of the water or stay near occupied lifeguard towers and to avoid rock jetties.Rain is expected to begin moving into the Southland late Thursday evening, ending
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