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Sneaker Waves, Strong Surf Warnings For Bay Area Coast

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS/AP) -- Forecasters were warning beachgoers along the Northern California coast to be careful of sneaker waves, large surf and strong currents.

The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards statement through Tuesday afternoon for Sonoma County through southern Monterey County. Beach warnings were also issued further north around Fort Bragg in Mendocino County and Crescent City in Del Norte County.

Beachgoers are advised to always keep their eyes on the ocean. Fishermen are being told not to fish from rocks and jetties.

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