NOAA Reports Strengthening El Niño Causing High Tides in Redondo Beach
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Updated Oct 1
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What happened
NOAA reports that the El Niño season is strengthening, leading to unusually high tides in Redondo Beach. Residents and business owners near King Harbor reported that high tides flooded sidewalks and impacted waterfront businesses, with some noting the conditions were unprecedented.
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Why it matters
The strengthening El Niño is causing water temperatures to surpass previous El Niño years, according to NOAA. This climate pattern is causing physical impacts, such as unusually high tides, in Redondo Beach.
From abc7.com
Who's involved
- NOAAAgency that monitors and forecasts the development of the El Niño climate pattern
- Redondo BeachCity experiencing physical impacts from unusually high tides caused by El Niño
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- El Niño's high tides may raise construction risks for SwinertonHigh tides and El Niño may increase construction risks for SwinertonPossible
- High tides in Redondo Beach may prompt state coastal policy changesIncreased high tides may force the state to accelerate coastal protection measures.Possible
- High tides in Redondo Beach may prompt coastal regulatory reviewThe California Coastal Commission may face increased pressure to review coastal development standardsPossible
- High tides may force Redondo Beach council to approve flood defensesThe city council may need to approve repairs and protective measures for Redondo Beach.Possible
- High tides may disrupt waterfront businesses in Southern CaliforniaHigh tides and flooding could disrupt waterfront businesses in Southern California.Possible
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The entities involved
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El Niño
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- The World Food Programme reports that several countries, including Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan, are facing critical hunger hotspots due to expected El Niño impacts.
- The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is preparing for severe storms due to El Niño, prompting a local emergency declaration in Malibu.
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Redondo Beach
city in Los Angeles County, California, United States
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NOAA
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