Lightning strikes in the Southland prompted temporary closure of beaches in the area, including in Newport Beach. (Shutterstock)NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Stormy weather in the Southland has prompted Newport Beach officials to temporarily close the city’s beaches after reports of lightning strikes near the coastline Wednesday morning. Beaches from the Newport Pier to Corona del Mar will be closed as a safety precaution until the “storm cell moves through” the area, Newport Beach officials said. “We are currently experiencing a weather situation with lightning strikes off the near coast,” the city said on Twitter. Find out what’s happening in Newport Beach-Corona Del Marwith free, real-time updates from Patch.Let’s go!Anyone with questions about the closures can call Newport Beach at 949-644-3170.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.ThankReply Share
