King Tides Could Bring Coastal Flooding, Strong Rip Currents To Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- King tides were expected to impact shorelines across the Bay Area Monday and will continue through Wednesday.
"The sun, moon and earth are in proper alignment to encourage the largest tidal cycle of the season which will occur over the next few days," said KPIX 5 weather anchor Roberta Gonzales. "These [King Tides] ... will begin today resulting in minor costal flooding on low-lying areas during high tide."
In addition, during low tide, strong rip currents and breaking waves will occur near harbor entrances, Gonzales said.
The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood statement for the immediate coastline and the San Francisco Bay.
National Weather Service officials said residents could expect to see minor coastal flooding in these areas that could impact low-lying roadways, parking lots and access to beaches, coastal trails or coves.
The extreme tides known as King Tides occur when Earth's orbit takes it slightly closer to the sun, while the moon's orbit also moves in closer to the Earth.
High tides will occur between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and low tides will occur between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
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