Large waves of 25 to 35 feet hit the Northern California coast, prompting high surf warnings and evacuations. The dangerous conditions are linked to possible three deaths on Monday. Forecasters warn of life-threatening swimming and surfing conditions, significant shoreline erosion, and the risk of cold water shock.
Large waves of 25 to 35 feet were expected along the Northern California coast on Tuesday and a high surf warning is in effect until 6 p.m. a day after similar conditions were blamed for possibly three deaths Monday on the Santa Cruz County and Monterey County coastlines.Forecasters and public safety agencies repeated warnings for everyone to stay away from the coastlines, where large waves can pull people into the ocean from rocks, jetties and beaches.
'Sudden immersion in cold water can result in cold water shock even for the most experienced swimmers.'The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday morning lifted evacuation orders for the Capitola Village area just east of Santa Cruz, while the Capitola Wharf and Village Road closures remained in effect until further notice.
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