coastal
Example Sentences
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Road and lane closures were announced in coastal areas Monday.
From Los Angeles Times
Southern California’s coastal areas and valleys are forecast to get anywhere from 4 to 6 inches of rain from Tuesday through Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times
The soaking rains may threaten coastal cities with flash floods and nightmarish traffic, but they promise sweet relief for snow-starved thrill seekers from Lake Tahoe to the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times
Rain to that extent would risk flooding freeway lanes; causing minor coastal flooding, mudslides and debris flows; and potentially force swiftwater rescues in fast-moving rivers and streams.
From Los Angeles Times
A "significant landslip" has affected beachfront properties and prompted safety warnings to coastal path walkers.
From BBC
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