Tag: coastal storms
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Heavy Rain and King Tides Trigger Flooding Across California
Overview: Heavy Rain and King Tides Strain California Coast A weekend of relentless downpours combined with unusually high tides sent floodwaters surging across much of California. The deadly mix of heavy rain and king tides led to road closures, mudslides, and widespread travel disruption, particularly along coastal communities. Officials warned that more storms could follow,…
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Cyclone Hayley Brings Intense Winds and Rain to Australia
Overview: Cyclone Hayley Makes Landfall Australia faced a powerful weather event as Cyclone Hayley made landfall along the north-west coast on Tuesday night. Forming on 28 December in the southern Indian Ocean, Hayley rapidly intensified as it tracked toward the Australian mainland, bringing with it destructive winds, unusually high seas, and torrential rainfall. The system…