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'King Tides' Expected, No Warnings Issued
An extremely high tide is forecasted in the next few days in the Santa Monica Bay and across California
Some of the highest tides of the year will hit California shores through Friday, providing a preview of how the coastline may look normally in the future with expected rising sea levels.
The “King Tide” is forecasted for Wednesday through Friday and predicted to peak just above 7 feet in the Santa Monica Bay, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. Thus far, no special warnings have been issued and officials do not predict flooding.
King Tides arrive between two and four times a year. The next ones are forecasted for Jan. 9-11 and Feb. 7-9, 2013.
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Californiakingtides.org is a nonprofit that encourages people to upload photos of high tides and coastal flooding. The tides give people a glimpse into what the future may hold for California as sea levels could rise as much as 6.6 feet. Statewide, 3.5 million Californians live within three feet of seal level.
Tides predicted at NOAA Santa Monica Station
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