ScienceNewport Beach Floods Amid Tropical Storm Rachel, Tsunami Fears Dispelled
Newport Beach declared a local emergency on October 9 due to coastal flooding on the Balboa Peninsula caused by high surf and elevated tides linked to Tropical Storm Rachel. The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning for Orange County beaches until Sunday afternoon. Officials warned of dangerous conditions with ocean swells, strong winds, and tides over 7 feet. Tsunami fears were dismissed despite alarming videos of flooding.
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