Large Waves Batter California Coast

After a Christmas lull, towering waves will wallop California coast again
Powerful waves are expected to batter California again following a flurry of earlier storms that destroyed a portion of a historic pier.
Raging Waves Batter California’s Coast and Its Beloved Piers
An increasingly ferocious and volatile surf is raising questions about the future of the state’s piers, which have defined the coastline for generations.
Big waves thrash against rocks on California’s Mendocino coast
Powerful waves pounded rocks along the Mendocino coast in northern California on Thursday, December 26, while a high surf advisory was in effect for the area. Footage from X user @lolly_28 shows the stormy conditions in Fort Bragg.
California Pier Partially Collapses Amid 'Dangerously Large' Waves
In the high surf warning, the NWS says that large waves can pull people into the sea from rocks or jetties without warning. "Cold water shock" is also possible, the NWS warns, which could "result in dramatic changes in breathing, heart rate and blood pressure, greatly increasing the risk of drowning in rough open waters."
Huge waves batter California coast: Man dead, another missing, pier partially collapses
On Monday, the National Weather Service issued a high surf warning for California’s northern coast — including Santa Cruz, Point Reyes, San Francisco and northern Monterey Bay — and urged people to stay away from beaches due to life-threatening conditions until 6 p.m. Tuesday.
US: Large Waves Batter California Coast
Large waves continued to pound the California coast on Thursday, December 26. The National Weather Service issued high surf advisories for large portions Northern California. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@lolly_28 via Spectee”.
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