Coastal Mendocino County Experiencing King Tides

The National Weather Service has warned that king tides will bring dangerous conditions, including possible flooding, to Mendocino Coast beaches this week. Minor flooding is possible in low-lying areas like Arena Cove through Sunday, with the highest risk on Friday when the 9:14 a.m. high tide could reach 7.61 feet. Other low-lying areas in Albion, Fort Bragg, and Mendocino could also be affected. King tides are naturally occurring extra-high tides caused by the alignment of the sun and moon’s gravity.