Hurricane Polo sendsdangerous swells towardSouthern California asurgent warning issued

A massive hurricane is barreling toward Mexico as Southern California braces for dangerous surf, powerful rip currents and coastal flooding — with the storm’s enormous swells expected to slam into beaches across the region.Hurricane Polo is forecast to make landfall in Baja California Sur on Monday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, after exploding into one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the eastern Pacific.But while Polo is not expected to make a direct hit on Southern California, its massive wave energy is expected to surge north toward the coast, with the most significant impacts forecast for Monday and Tuesday.The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.

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Never miss a story Swells are expected to begin arriving late Sunday, while high tides could reach around 7 feet, raising the threat of flooding along beaches, walkways and low-lying coastal areas.The NWS warned LA and Ventura counties could see four to seven-foot surf, along with strong rip currents, beach erosion and possible coastal flooding as the large swell arrives during high tide.Areas of particular concern include the Long Beach Peninsula, Belmont Shore, Malibu and Avalon, although dangerous conditions could extend along much of the Southern California coastline.The coastline is still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Marie earlier this month, with powerful swells, king tides and dangerous surf causing widespread erosion and infrastructure damage.Long Beach, Malibu and other coastal communities saw flooding, damaged seawalls and significant beach erosion, leaving some areas vulnerable as they continue to deal with the storm’s aftermath.In Long Beach and Seal Beach, crews have been reinforcing sand berms and preparing for flooding.In Seal Beach, lifeguard stands were rem...