California Braces for Storms, 50-Foot Waves Possible
California is set to experience a series of storms over the next week, bringing rain, wind, snow, and massive waves to the state. The storms are fueled by unusually warm coastal waters and a strengthening El Niño climate pattern, which often leads to wetter-than-normal winters in the region. The first storm is expected to arrive late Thursday night in the North Bay, with rain spreading across the state on Friday. Northern California could see up to six inches of rain, while the San Francisco Bay Area may receive up to two inches, and Los Angeles less than an inch. The storms are also expected to generate waves as high as 50 feet along the coast, marking the season's first widespread stormy weather. (Source: The New York Times, 2026-11-12 22:53:25 GMT)