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In California, some towns are already dealing with impacts from El Niño

California is already facing severe impacts from El Niño, mostly in the form of coastal flooding. From San Diego to the Bay area, many cities have been dealing with flooding off and on over the past few weeks. And climate scientists say that it's just a preview of what's to come this winter as El Niño continues to unfold. KQED's Ezra David Romero joins us now from San Francisco. Hi, Ezra.

California · 7d

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Southern California forecast: High winds, high tides before next storm

Southern Californians will enjoy a warm but windy weekend as Santa Ana winds develop, bringing summerlike temperatures and an elevated fire risk. There is also the potential for additional coastal flooding – ahead of a more dramatic shift to wetter weather later next week. According to the National Weather Service office in Los Angeles/Oxnard, offshore […]

Southern California, CA · 8d

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Record-Breaking Ocean Levels Pummel California’s PCH at El Morro (Video)

Pacific Coast Highway is one of America's most iconic drives. And right now, one stretch of it is fighting to stay above the Pacific. At El Morro, beside Crystal Cove State Park near Laguna Beach, a massive fracture has opened along the bluff supporting PCH. Caltrans says the crack measures as much as 360 feet long and two feet wide. With the ocean chewing away at the slope below, crews are racing to stabilize the hillside before winter's worst storms arrive.

Los Angeles, CA · 10d
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Peninsula in the splash zone: LBCC experts urge preparation as El Nino Kelvin waves push tides higher

The sea wall along the Long Beach Peninsula and several homes have been affected by rising tides and swells caused by a surging Kelvin wave and an El Niño. In early October, the effects of an El Niño pattern along the West Coast, and its growing movement of warm water toward Southern California, could put pressure on marine ecosystems adapted to colder ocean conditions, endangering marine life.

Long Beach, CA · 7d
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued for San Diego County

A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued for San Diego and Orange Counties, effective from early Friday through Tuesday, with expectations of minor to moderate flooding and dangerous rip currents.

San Diego County, CA · 8d

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Santa Monica Declares Emergency Ahead of Potentially Historic El Niño

SANTA MONICA - Santa Monica has declared a local emergency ahead of winter, giving officials greater flexibility to buy storm supplies as forecasters warn El Niño could become the strongest recorded since 1950. The council adopted the declaration Oct. 27 as part of preparations for the 2026-27 winter season. Along the coast, city officials are preparing for beach erosion and unstable bluffs that could send mud and debris onto Pacific Coast Highway. Heavy rain could also overwhelm drainage systems and cause flooding.The city's preparations include cleaning more than 600 catch basins and building protective sand berms along the beach and storm drain outflows. Crews are also checking roofs and gutters at public facilities.For people experiencing homelessness, the winter response will temporarily ease shelter eligibility requirements during storms, allowing first responders and outreach teams to refer people indoors.Santa Monica's declaration follows state and Los Angeles County emergency actions in September . County officials said in September that departments were preparing for possible evacuations and shelter needs while Public Works crews inspected flood-control infrastructure.NOAA's Climate Prediction Center put the chance of a historically strong El Niño at 83% for October through December . Its Oct. 8 outlook described an event that could

Santa Monica, CA · 10d

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LACo Issues Red Flag Warning Ahead of Strong Santa Anas

A Red Flag Warning will be in effect Saturday in wind-prone parts of Los Angeles County as Santa Ana winds, low humidity and warming temperatures create a heightened fire danger, the National Weather Service said Thursday. The warning will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday for...

Los Angeles County, CA · 7d

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Venice Braces Its Beaches and Canals For El Niño Impact

VENICE - With a historic El Niño already taking shape, Venice is undergoing a series of upgrades and repairs to help protect the coastal area from incoming harsh weather and flood risks. Work has begun to help prepare the coastal area for record-breaking water levels and flooding risks, with improvements underway in vulnerable areas including the Venice Pier and tree-lined roadways. The preparation has included clearing out storm drains, trimming more than 100 trees, and renewing infrastructure in flooding-prone areas like the Venice canals. Large waves associated with the storm have already caused coastal LA's sea levels to reach 1.3 feet above average , breaking previous records for maximum sea levels. Warmer water temperatures cause the increase in sea levels, and with LA continuing to see hotter water temperatures than normal, the levels may only continue to rise. El Niño is a naturally occurring climate period categorized by increased storms and rain due to warm ocean temperatures. The strong storms bring risk of debris flows, rising sea levels, and localized floods because of the rain - during LA's past El Niño winters, some of the county saw its rainfall more than double. To prevent erosion along the coastline and protect

Los Angeles, CA · 8d

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Warming Trend, Santa Ana Winds Expected in SoCal

Southern California will warm up Thursday as Santa Ana winds begin to build, with stronger gusts and elevated fire danger forecast for Friday and Saturday. In Los Angeles County, northeasterly offshore winds are expected to gradually increase through Saturday. Winds are forecast to remain below advisory levels Thursday, but the National Weather Service said the potential for low-end advisory-level winds will increase Friday and Saturday.

Los Angeles County, CA · 8d

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Los Angeles Sizzles Into Weekend as 80s Heat Takes Over

Los Angeles is waking up to a cool, clear start Wednesday, but the afternoon will bring sunshine and a high near 76 degrees. The dry stretch will continue for days, with temperatures steadily climbing into the mid-80s by the weekend. Overnight lows are generally in the mid-to-upper 50s, with light...

Los Angeles, CA · 9d

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Santa Monica declares local emergency ahead of forecast 'Super El Niño'

The City Council has proclaimed a local emergency for the 2026-27 El Niño winter season, a preemptive step officials said will let the city buy equipment and supplies quickly if powerful storms hit as forecast. The resolution passed 6-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Zwick absent, last week. Fire...

Santa Monica, CA · 11d

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Temperatures to Climb as Santa Ana Winds Return to SoCal

The Coachella Valley is enjoying another stretch of cool, calm, and comfortable fall weather, but a noticeable warming trend is on the way!. Highs will remain in the lower 80s through Wednesday, running about 5 degrees below our seasonal average, as a passing low pressure system keeps temperatures on the cooler side.

Coachella Valley, CA · 9d

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Southern California Weather Nov. 4-9: Los Angeles Warms From 76° to 86° Sunday as Sunshine Dominates Weekend

LOS ANGELES, CA – A steady warming trend will bring increasingly warm afternoons to downtown and eastern Los Angeles through the weekend, with temperatures climbing from the middle 70s Wednesday to approximately 86 degrees Sunday under mostly sunny skies.

Los Angeles, CA · 9d

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New Wildfire Erupts on Federal Land in Los Angeles County, Cause Still Unknown

A new wildfire was reported in Los Angeles County at 9:28 a.m. Sunday, on federal land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. As of Sunday morning, both the cause of the blaze and its containment status remained unknown. According to the Sacramento Bee, the fire was first discovered and reported...

Los Angeles County, CA · 12d

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California Winter 2026-27: 3 Words Could Signal Deadly Weather

Three words could signal extraordinary winter danger across the Sierra Nevada and mountain highways.

California · 10d

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The Pacific Wave Behind Southern California’s Coastal Shifts

Southern California’s coastline recently experienced notable flooding across Los Angeles and Orange counties, a development scientists have now linked to a specific ocean phenomenon. A Kelvin wave, powered by the current El Niño pattern, traveled thousands of miles across the Pacific and contributed to elevated sea levels that affected local beaches and communities. This connection,

Orange County, CA · 11d

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Weather Forecast for Nov. 3, 2027

Los Angeles County, CA · 9d

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King tides turn PCH into a river as El Niño flexes

King tides broke records along the Southern California coast this week, and forecasters say the next round, due Thanksgiving week, could push the water even higher. On Oct. 27, the tide gauge at San Pedro in Los Angeles Harbor reached about 8.18 feet, the highest since record keeping began there in 1923. Newport Beach hit 8.4 feet, and seawater shut down Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. There was no hurricane and no major storm. The ocean just came up.

Southern California, CA · 13d

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'This is the worst it's been.' King tides flood Southern California beach bars and restaurants

Rashel Mereness was on vacation when this week's record-breaking king tide relentlessly streamed water onto the Redondo Beach International Boardwalk and into her bar, so she called staff to gauge just how bad the flooding was. While on the phone Wednesday morning, one staffer watched a city trash can float by.

Redondo Beach, CA · 15d

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LA coastal flooding breaks record set in 1983 — with more almost certainly ahead

High tides later in the year could mean even more flooding conditions for coastal residents and infrastructure that have already been inundated.

Los Angeles, CA · 13d