A second world war-era practice bomb was discovered on a California beach in Santa Cruz county after intense high surf and tides hit the area. The Santa Cruz county sheriff's bomb team and personnel from Travis air force base responded to the scene, determining the device to be an inert Mk15 Mod 2 practice bomb from the 1960s, which was safely removed. The incident highlighted the power of the recent tides, which also led to hospital treatments for eight people and evacuation orders in several coastal towns.
A World War II-era practice bomb was discovered on a California beach after high surf conditions. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office's bomb team and the Travis Air Force Base Explosive Ordnance Disposal team responded to the scene and determined the bomb was inactive and safe. The discovery coincided with hazardous sea conditions along the California coast, which caused significant waves and damage. The practice bomb was removed from the beach for safekeeping, highlighting the occasional appearance of military ordnance on shores years after conflicts have ended.
A whale watching boat off the coast of San Diego narrowly avoided capsizing when it was hit by a massive wave during a severe storm that has been causing havoc along the California coastline. The incident, captured on video, occurred as unusually large waves, some reaching up to 40 feet, battered the coast, leading to beach closures, coastal flooding, and evacuation alerts. Despite the dramatic encounter, no injuries were reported among the passengers on the boat.
The U.S. is facing two significant cross-country storm systems as the new year begins, bringing heavy rain, snow, and high surf to various regions. The first storm has already started impacting the West Coast with rain and snow, and is expected to move eastward, affecting the Rockies and further east. High surf advisories are in place along the California coast, with waves potentially reaching up to 23 feet. The second storm will follow closely, with snow forecasted for Kansas and potential flooding in the Gulf Coast states. The South will see heavy rainfall, and the Northeast may experience snow if temperatures remain low. Another storm is anticipated to hit the West Coast over the weekend, continuing the pattern of severe weather.
Southern California faced another round of high surf and coastal flooding, prompting warnings and potential evacuations in Ventura County. Massive waves up to 33 feet hit various parts of the coastline, leading to beach and pier closures. While no evacuations were ordered, the tumultuous conditions resulted in injuries and property damage, with emergency services and the National Weather Service responding to the situation. The surf is expected to subside as the week progresses.
An evacuation warning for Ventura County's coastline was lifted on Saturday evening after concerns of high surf and flooding. The Ventura County Fire Department had issued the warning for areas along the Pacific Coast Highway but now encourages people to stay away from coastal areas despite the lifted warning. The National Weather Service had also issued a coastal flood warning, and all city, state, and county beaches and parks along the coastline are closed through December 31st. Residents had faced increased wave heights of 10 to 15 feet, leading to potential hazards like large breaking waves and rip currents. Sandbag locations were made available for residents to protect their property.
Coastal communities in California are experiencing significant flooding due to high waves and strong rip currents, leading to evacuation orders and warnings to stay away from beaches and coastal roadways. Waves up to 20 feet have caused damage to structures and injuries in areas like Ventura County. The National Weather Service has issued flood and high surf warnings, with waves expected to reach 26-30 feet in some parts. The extreme weather is a result of a Pacific storm system and coincides with high tides known as king tides.
Ventura County officials have issued an evacuation warning for areas along the Pacific Coast Highway due to high surf threatening structures. Residents are urged to stay away from beaches, parks, jetties, and piers, with closures in effect including the Seal Beach Pier. The National Weather Service forecasts light to moderate rain to continue into late Saturday night.
