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Electrical Storm With Lightning Reported In Santa Monica
City officials are advising people to evacuate all ocean and beach/sand areas.

SANTA MONICA, CA – An electrical storm with lightning was reported in Santa Monica, where city officials are advising people to evacuate all ocean and beach/sand areas Thursday morning. If on the beach or on the Santa Monica Pier, seek shelter indoors until the storm has ended, city officials said.
Zuma Beach in Malibu was also closed due to lightning Thursday morning.
An electrical storm with lightning has been reported in Santa Monica. Please evacuate all ocean and beach/sand areas. If on the beach or on the Santa Monica Pier, seek shelter indoors until the storm has ended. pic.twitter.com/M50UjKGmXH
— City of Santa Monica (@santamonicacity) January 31, 2019
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