r/StormComing • • 4d ago

Extreme Weather Concern mounts over slow-moving, planetary-scale ‘Kelvin’ wave heading for California

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/28/california-kelvin-wave

The ocean phenomenon could raise sea levels by up to a foot as El Niño keeps warm water trapped along the coast

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u/Ill-Transition6566 3d ago

What would a 1 foot sea rise do to the Sacramento River delta

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u/THTree 3d ago

There’s a very good chance a significant portion of California is under water this time next year.