From NBC Bay Area · · 1m 10s
Bay Area beaches close due to dangerous surf
Santa Cruz beaches shut as high surf warning hits Bay Area.
In brief
Santa Cruz beaches shut as high surf warning hits Bay Area. Santa Cruz authorities close all beaches and wharf until Sunday due to dangerous high surf and breaking waves. Originally reported by NBC Bay Area.
Santa Cruz beaches close
Authorities in Santa Cruz will temporarily shut down all city beaches and the Santa Cruz Wharf starting 10 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Sunday.
High surf warning issued
A high surf warning has been issued this weekend due to waves potentially reaching 25 to 35 feet along portions of the coast.
Storm brings hazardous winds
The National Weather Service forecasts gusts of up to 40 mph and massive breaking waves along the coast.
Highway 37 closure postponed
Caltrans reschedules eastbound Highway 37 closure from Monday to a later date due to wet weather.
State Route 4 closure delayed
State Route 4 east of Discovery Bay closure postponed to Nov. 22 with detours for affected drivers.
Multiple crashes reported
CHP Santa Cruz reports multiple crashes throughout county on Friday morning with drivers urged to reduce speed.
The takeaway
Santa Cruz authorities close all beaches and wharf until Sunday due to dangerous high surf and breaking waves.
