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Santa Cruz Co. Lifts Evacuation Warnings For Capitola, Seacliff, Pajaro Dunes Beach Areas
Capitola was severely damaged for the second time this year.
Santa Cruz County officials lifted evacuation warnings for several communities Thursday afternoon after costal areas were pounded by high surf and flooding earlier in the day.
Around 3:15 p.m., county officials said on social media that all orders have been lifted, but urged residents to prepare for additional rain on Friday and possible high surf on Saturday.
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Evacuation warnings for all impacted areas have been lifted: CTL-E048CRZ-E070CTL-E027ACTL-E027BKnow your zone. https://t.co/jLywHPlx2k.More rain is coming Friday and another coastal wave event is expected early Saturday morning. Please prepare now!
— Santa Cruz County (@sccounty) December 28, 2023
An earlier alert from the county indicated that flooding was underway along the Rio Del Mar Esplanade in Aptos.
Rio Del Mar Esplanade is currently flooded. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/seZbMIAJcF
— Santa Cruz County (@sccounty) December 28, 2023
In the city of Santa Cruz Thursday morning, flooding closed East Cliff Drive at Schwan Lake, Corcoran Lagoon and Moran Lake. County officials urged people to avoid the coast.
Find out what's happening in Santa Cruzfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The warnings came as the National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for Bay Area coastal areas, describing possible life-threatening conditions along the shore.
The ocean is NOT your friend today!High Surf Warning in effect until 3 AM Friday for very dangerous waves up to 28-33 feet, 40 feet possible in favored locations. Stay away from rocks, jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Never turn your back to the ocean! #CAwx pic.twitter.com/JsR7OmDEkx
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) December 28, 2023
The High Surf Warning was in effect from 3 a.m. Thursday to 3 a.m. Friday. A Coastal Flood Advisory was also in effect until 3 a.m. Friday, the weather service said.
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