High Tides Threaten Bay Area Shorelines

Oakland is expected to have mostly sunny, mild-to-warm weather, with afternoon highs near 70 degrees through the weekend and little chance of rain before midweek. The main concern is unusually high tides that could cause isolated flooding, road closures or erosion along low-lying San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay shorelines; advisories extend into early next week. Drivers and waterfront visitors should avoid barricades and never cross floodwater. Pacific beaches also face hazardous surf, including sneaker waves, strong rip currents and breaking waves as high as 12 to 16 feet, so people should stay away from exposed shoreline structures and use caution near the water.