Mmastodon EnvironmentOceans first seen 14 h ago, last 35 min ago, peak #1

Beach hazards statement draws early-morning visitors despite holiday traffic

Original: I don't usually leave home on a sunny holiday weekend — the traffic is just too bad — but early Sunday morning beckoned

A San Francisco Bay Area resident skipped the usual holiday weekend gridlock by heading out early on Sunday morning to visit the coast. A Beach Hazards statement warning of rip currents and sneaker waves hinted the ocean would be worth seeing. The account of beating the traffic on a sunny holiday weekend has drawn a warm response from readers.

Why now: It offers a relatable tip for avoiding holiday weekend traffic while enjoying dramatic ocean conditions.

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• I don't usually leave home on a sunny holiday weekend — the traffic is just too bad — but early Sunday morning beckoned to me. And the Beach Hazards statement was a clue that things would be looking good. It talks about rip currents and sneaker waves, neither of which is an… · jeridansky@sfba.social · 77

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