An ‘abnormal,’ monsoon-like weather pattern hits Southern California
With the second-highest concentration of the planet’s human population in the Lower 48 states, it is no surprise that Southern California has become the epicenter for a new kind of human migration.
A monsoon-like weather pattern was spotted moving through Southern California’s coastal and inland valleys last week, causing the National Weather Service to issue a statement that “extreme” high tides and the possibility of flooding are possible.
In total, more than 1,200 water rescues were reported in the Southern California areas that were at risk of flooding on Monday, May 26.
“The tides may go up and down at certain times while the waves may go up and down,” said the statement. “Because the water levels and tides may be erratic, this is no cause for concern at this time. When conditions allow, the LA County Fire Department and/or other emergency responders may respond to any reported area of water inundation or high tide needs.”
The weather station in Soledad was the closest to report high tides that came anywhere near 1.8 feet, with the biggest recorded being 2.8 feet. The lowest the water was was 1.5 feet on May 30, 2016. The highest tide was 1.9 feet on July 5, 2017.
It comes as the second-largest wave event in the state is underway, with a 30-foot storm surge being generated off the coast of Northern California.
It’s possible the storm surge will move inland and into Southern California.
The storm surge and high winds are occurring as the jet stream has shifted southward, and the storm that is currently moving through the region is now headed toward the coast.
A high surf warning has been issued for California for Monday, May 27.
A high surf warning has been issued for California for Monday, May 27.
With the first-highest concentration of humanity living in the Lower 48 states, it would not be surprising if coastal Southern California begins to feel the effects of the “coastal displacement.”
With the second-highest concentration of humanity living in the Lower