California Coast Braces for 50-Foot Waves Amid Storms
- Two rounds of heavy rain are forecasted for the Bay Area, with the first major storm expected late Thursday and early Friday.
- Professional surfer Peter Mel reports increased ocean activity due to El Niño, with big wave surfers preparing for the conditions.
- Waves up to 50 feet are expected to impact the coast, particularly at Mavericks Beach in San Mateo County.
- The storms are part of back-to-back systems that will deliver the season’s first widespread rain.
- Authorities are advising caution and preparedness for the incoming weather conditions.
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