It’s time for the largest waves of the year! What are king tides? Where can I watch them?

In addition to thunderstorms hitting the Oregon and SW Washington Coast today, we also have king tides crashing along our coastal shores.
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First king tides of the season hit Wednesday

The first series of king tides, the highest high tides of the year, is set to reach Washington shores starting... Read Story ...

King tides hit Seattle, Western Washington; flood advisory along coast

King tides occur when the Earth, moon and sun align and gravity causes unusually high tides. Olympia area could see tides as high as about 16 feet this weekend.
komonews

Mother nature brings winter weather, king tides and potential for flooding in WA

SEATTLE, WA — As the first king tides of the season arrived in western Washington, residents faced the potential for flooding and ferry delays. Along the coast, the National Weather Service expected ...
Yahoo

PHOTOS/VIDEO: King tide flooding from around the Pacific Northwest

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — People around the Pacific Northwest are marveling at the active king tides, which continue to flood low-lying neighborhoods and bring powerful waves crashing into oceanfront ...
The Register-Guard

King tides are back on the Oregon coast. When and where to see them.

King tides are the highest tides of the year, caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon. Spectators should watch from a safe distance, away from beaches and jetties, and respect all safety ...