Big waves are on the way!

PSA from Santa Cruz Parks & Rec, City of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Police, and Santa Cruz Wharf:

PSA!

A Wind Advisory has been issued for 8 AM - 8 PM today. Strong southerly winds of 20-30 mph with gusts as high as 55 mph are possible. The combination of strong wind and rain could cause tree damage and related impacts to roads and power grids.

PSA! Murray Street Bridge Construction Update: Full Bridge Closure beginning the week of June 23. Read more below:

🚨 Heads up, everyone! Mt. Hermon Rd. is currently closed between Conference Dr. and Lockwood Ln. due to a fire in the area. Stay safe out there and avoid the area if possible.

PSA:

⚠️TSUNAMI ADVISORY remains in effect for the California coast. Initial tsunami waves have reached the coastline and are expected to continue until further notice. Stay away from the water! Stay away from beaches and waterways! Do NOT go to the coast!! #CAwx #Tsunami

Get chauffeured into Big Basin Redwoods State Park in style! There's a shuttle that runs on Sat, Sun & holidays now through Labor Day. 🚌The shuttle is a 14-person, ADA-accessible van equipped with a bike rack. (1/2)

🚨 Update: The left lane of NB SR 17 near Sugarloaf Rd is now closed due to an overturned fuel tanker. Please use alternate routes and drive safely! 🛑🚗

‼️ All NB traffic is being turned around at the summit. Avoid 17 in both directions, it’s a huge mess and traffic is crawling on the alternative routes! 1 NB remains open, but is extremely backed up

🚗 #TrafficAlert: Southbound lanes on HWY 17 are closed for an extended period. 🚧 SB traffic is now diverted to the left lane of NB HWY 17, while the right lane remains for NB traffic. Expect delays and plan your route accordingly!

A Flood Advisory has been issued for western Santa Cruz County, including the cities of Boulder Creek and ben Lomond, until 7:15 PM. #CAwx

NEVER TURN YOUR BACK ON THE OCEAN!

The 🦋 monarch butterflies 🦋 are fluttering back to Natural Bridges State Beach for the season. The annual migration phenomenon allows visitors to see thousands of monarchs nested in the trees. 👀 Parking is $10 and helps Friends support local state parks and beaches.