The National Weather Service says a northwesterly swell will bring hazardous conditions to Santa Cruz County beaches through Wednesday, with an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents through Monday evening, and the potential for high surf midweek.
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Storm dumps nearly 3 inches of rain in parts of Santa Cruz County; tornado investigation underway
A gauge in Ben Lomond measured the highest reading of rainfall in the entire Bay Area on Monday as the brunt of the rainfall begins to shift away on Tuesday. The National Weather Service is investigating a possible tornado that occurred Monday evening in Pescadero, north of Santa Cruz County.
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Flood advisories lifted for Santa Cruz County
The National Weather Service lifted a flood advisory for Santa Cruz County as rain showers tapered off Monday night.
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Multi-day weather system to bring season’s first major rain to region
The first significant rainfall is rolling into Santa Cruz County, with the brunt of it making landfall later Monday and lasting through late Wednesday. However, serious impacts are not expected.
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Atmospheric rivers might be diminishing on the West Coast and surging in the East, study finds
Over a 20-year period, atmospheric rivers could double the amount of rain falling on part of the Southeast, the researchers found.
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Gusty winds expected throughout Santa Cruz County into Monday evening, raising fire risk
Some parts of Santa Cruz County could see wind gusts as high as 35 mph Monday, the National Weather Service warned.
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Tsunami advisory lifted for most of California coast, including Santa Cruz County
Residents and visitors are still advised to be cautious near the water and remain aware of changing conditions.
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Another weak La Niña could be on its way this winter; it’s hard to predict what that means for Santa Cruz County
Although global climate patterns are neutral right now, signs point to a weak La Niña year forming by the late fall or early winter. However, due to its location, it’s difficult to predict whether Santa Cruz County will see a wetter, cooler winter or a drier, warmer winter.
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Sunken crane recovered from the ocean, nearly six months after Santa Cruz wharf collapse
A long-submerged construction crane finally emerged from waters near the end of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf Saturday, nearly six months after a violent winter storm that ripped away 150 feet of the historic pier.
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Hot weather gives way to series of storms — and a possible atmospheric river — over the next week
The summery weather of the past few days in Santa Cruz County will cool off noticeably on Wednesday as several rainy weather systems — one of which has the potential to become an atmospheric river — are set to roll in one by one over the next week.