Coastal hazards and El Niño winter prep

Sneaker wave risk from Hurricane Fausto has subsided. King tides Aug 9–13 ending. Coastal flood advisory expired. Super El Niño building with 69% chance of historic strength this winter; local communities (Marin, Corte Madera) stepping up flood prep. Check tide charts. Winter flood risks will affect beach access, trail conditions, and safety. A new DNA-barcoding project is cataloging California's intertidal life for climate monitoring.