Bay Area beaches will face dangerous conditions through midweek, and low-lying shoreline neighborhoods could see flooding as king tides arrive, the National Weather Service said Monday.

In a briefing released around 4:40 a.m., the NWS said a Beach Hazards Statement is in effect through 10 p.m. Wednesday, warning of 10- to 14-foot breaking waves, strong rip currents and a heightened risk of sneaker waves.

Forecasters say the sneaker-wave threat will be highest from Monday evening into early Tuesday morning as long-period swells arrive.

At the same time, a Coastal Flood Advisory will stretch from Tuesday through Sunday, with king tides expected to push water levels up to 1.4 feet above ground in some low-lying areas near the shoreline and tidal waterways. Flooding may worsen Tuesday and W

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