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Louisiana marinas flooded by king tides and strong winds
Original: Why were parking lots flooded at Louisiana marinas? Blame winds and 'king tides.'
Parking lots at Louisiana marinas were flooded this week, and officials are attributing the water to a combination of strong winds and seasonal 'king tides.' King tides are exceptionally high tides that occur when the sun and moon align, amplifying tidal ranges. In low-lying coastal Louisiana, even modest onshore winds can push these abnormally high tides over docks and into adjacent lots.
Why now: Unusually high tides combined with winds are visibly flooding coastal areas, prompting local concern and news coverage
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