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@ucanrpam.bsky.socialReposted by @climatedaddykqed.bsky.socialThe odds of an unusually wet winter in the Bay Area are rising as El Niño continues to strengthen, reports @climatedaddykqed.bsky.social.
“This might be a year when the Hollywood version of bad weather in California actually ends up coming true” Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanr.edu said
@dventon.bsky.socialReposted by @climatedaddykqed.bsky.socialHELLO FELLOW CALIFORNIANS! Are you deciding who to vote for insurance commissioner? Intrigued by the boldest idea offered in the race? Jane Kim suggests creating a public disaster insurance for all program in the state.
@climatedaddykqed.bsky.social‘A Potential Catastrophe’: Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Prepares for Super El Niño
The pivotal region for CA water supply sits below sea level & behind aging levees. Ahead of potential flooding from “Super El Niño” conditions, residents are worried...
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@climatedaddykqed.bsky.socialA Perfect Storm: Waves & Tides Could Flood Bay Area Shorelines This Wk
Flood potential from high tides, swells from post-tropical cyclone Rachel, a Kelvin wave, larger surface waves, & already above-average sea levels due to thermal expansion
@kzhill.bsky.socialReposted by @climatedaddykqed.bsky.socialTides are running really high- significant flooding in Marin county today at Tam Junction. Tomorrow likely also. Tide was more than 12” higher than normal.
@climatedaddykqed.bsky.socialThis Weekend, an El Niño-Driven ‘Kelvin Wave’ Will Raise Bay Area Sea Levels and Flooding Risk
“We’re just beginning to see the first increases in sea levels. By the end of the weekend, we should probably see water levels 1.5 ft above normal.” Mike Beck UC Santa Cruz.
@climatedaddykqed.bsky.socialSan Francisco’s Next District 10 Supervisor Will Inherit a Toxic Legacy
"D10 is, in some ways, the last industrial❤️of SF. In that sense, it’s not forgotten at all & is central to the functioning of the city," Rachel Brahinsky
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@climatedaddykqed.bsky.socialA Powerful El Niño is Brewing. Newsom Wants CA Ready for the Worst
“Climate-driven El Niño conditions could mean mths of dangerous weather, heavy🌧️, strong🌬️, mountain❄️, flooding. Californians should understand this clearly"
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@climatedaddykqed.bsky.socialBay Area Heat Wave Breaks Records in These 4 Cities, With Relief Ahead
San Rafael reached 104 degrees, downtown Oakland soared to 97 degrees, San Francisco’s airport flew to 94 degrees, and Half Moon Bay peaked at 83 degrees
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@ucanrpam.bsky.socialReposted by @climatedaddykqed.bsky.socialThe ocean off coast of SoCal & Mexico “is the warmest it has ever been in recorded history,” said @weatherwest.bsky.social
“There is a lot of extra moisture in the overlying atmosphere because, of course, warm water means more evaporation.”
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@climatedaddykqed.bsky.socialEl Niño Could Bring a Wet, Wild Winter. How Can You — and Your Home — Be Ready?
Here’s what to know about how El Niño could affect your home and your safety this winter — not to panic you, but so you’re prepared for what might happen in a few months
@climatedaddykqed.bsky.socialCalifornia Hurricane? Not Likely, but Rain Could Be on the Way
“In terms of seeing a storm come up towards the Bay Area or even as close as the Central Coast, it’s pretty much a nonstarter. We can’t get a hurricane up across these waters because they're just too cold."
