Amy Graff reports for the New York Times that storms beginning around Nov. 12 are expected to bring California its first statewide soaking of the season — rain concentrated in the north, Sierra snow, and waves reaching 60 feet or higher at Mavericks — as El Niño strengthens over unusually warm coastal waters. Experts including National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Garcia warned of slippery roads, beach dangers, and urged people to watch beach webcams rather than approach the water.