El Niño Fuels Pacific Storm Surge | San Francisco News

El Niño is fueling a wild Pacific hurricane season, with Tropical Storm Elida and Hurricane Fausto already making landfall — the sixth named storm of the year. Big surf and dangerous rip currents are pounding California’s coast from North Bay to San Diego, prompting warnings for Malibu and Ventura too. With more beachgoers drawn by the heat, officials urge extreme caution. Warmer ocean waters, amplified by climate change and a persistent marine heat wave, are supercharging storms and could bring more flooding and chaos. Scientists are watching closely as this potent mix keeps brewing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a04c65f3da174e36