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Meteorologists say South Pacific storm has sent destructive waves crashing into Central America, The Associated Press reports. CNN working to confirm.

[Stormlover]

Eight-foot waves hit Southland beaches
By Kristopher Hanson, Staff writer



SUNSET BEACH -- Funny how events 4,000 miles away can wash up on our shores.
A giant winter storm in New Zealand last week is credited with the big summer surf hitting Southern California's south-facing beaches this week.
On Monday, the National Weather Service issued a surf advisory as swells up to 8 feet pounded area beaches, with more big breakers expected through Wednesday.

“It's like dropping a rock in a lake and watching the ripples extend out,” said AccuWeather meteorologist Ken Clark.

In this case, the rock was a giant South Pacific storm that spawned 60-foot waves at its center and blanketed temperate New Zealand with snow, rain and powerful winds last week.

Officials at south-facing area beaches, which include Seal Beach, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, reported no damage or injuries on Monday, but said lifeguards


were out in full force.

The big waves will be complemented by moderate temperatures, which won't break the 70s at the beaches through the week's end.

Inland, the mercury will rise to the mid-80s by today and high-80s to low-90s by Thursday, Clark said.

Valleys are expected to see 100-degree heat by Friday, Clark said.

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Strong waves in Central America destroy buildings, prompt
evacuations, The Associated Press reports. CNN working to confirm.

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[Stormlover]

Strong waves in Central America destroy buildings, prompt
evacuations, The Associated Press reports. CNN working to confirm.

Watch CNN or log on to http://CNN.com and watch FREE video, plus live,
commercial-free video with CNN Pipeline.
Only one news network has been the most trusted for nearly two decades:
CNN - Still the most trusted name in news.
Isn't that what Lassie posted above? Without the CNN commercial? Just sayin'
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13438622/