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5 of 107Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches for 3500 to 4500 feet elevat...
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches for 3500 to 4500 feet elevat...
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. * WHERE...Santa Barbara Co...
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obisp...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of sout...
Past Weather Alerts for San Nicolas Island
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches for 3500 to 4500 feet elevation including the Grapevine of the Interstate-5 Corridor possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 4500 feet elevation possible. Wind gusts of up to 60 to 70 mph possible this afternoon through late tonight, and again late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could become treacherous. Visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches for 3500 to 4500 feet elevation including the Grapevine of the Interstate-5 Corridor possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 4500 feet elevation possible. Wind gusts of up to 60 to 70 mph possible this afternoon through late tonight, and again late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could become treacherous. Visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected, strongest in the mountains and Antelope Valley. * WHERE...Antelope Valley, Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, and Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the Central Coast, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet, with local sets to 20 feet on Wednesday, and dangerous rip currents. For Los Angeles County, 6 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding possible around mid- morning and late-evening times of high tide on Tuesday and Wednesday. Highest chances of coastal flooding will be for the Central Coast beaches around high tide on Wednesday morning between 7 AM and 12 PM.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding possible around mid- morning and late-evening times of high tide on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 6 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet, with sets to 10 feet at west-facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Today through 6 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. High rip current risk. Minor tidal overflow into parking lots also possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins...jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards...beach patrol flags and signs.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From midnight Thursday night to 6 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Valleys, San Gorgonio Pass near Banning, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until noon PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Air Quality Alert
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...In parts of the Inland Empire, Orange County, and South Coastal LA County. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...Until 11 PM Wednesday. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Isolated gusts to 55 mph. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Valleys, San Gorgonio Pass near Banning, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until noon PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From midnight Thursday night to 6 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph expected. Isolated gusts to 55 mph. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Valleys, San Gorgonio Pass near Banning, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to noon PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet along the Central Coast and 5 to 8 feet along the Ventura Coast with dangerous rip currents. Surf will be highest along west and northwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Minor coastal flooding of beaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will be possible around the time of morning high tide on Tuesday along west facing beaches of Ventura County. High tides should peak around 6.0 feet between 900 and 1000 am.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet along the Central Coast and 5 to 8 feet along the Ventura Coast with dangerous rip currents. Surf will be highest along west and northwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Minor coastal flooding of beaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will be possible around the time of morning high tide on Tuesday along west facing beaches of Ventura County. High tides should peak around 6.0 feet between 900 and 1000 am.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet along the Central Coast and 5 to 8 feet along the Ventura Coast with dangerous rip currents. Surf will be highest along west and northwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Minor coastal flooding of beaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will be possible around the time of morning high tide on Tuesday along west facing beaches of Ventura County. High tides should peak around 6.0 feet between 930 and 1030 am.
Air Quality Alert
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued a mandatory wood-burning ban for residents in the South Coast Air Basin. The No-Burn rule bans burning wood, pellets, and manufactured fire logs in any indoor or outdoor wood-burning device. * WHERE...The South Coast Air Basin, which includes Orange County and non-desert portions of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. No- Burn Day alerts do not apply to areas above 3,000 feet in elevation, the Coachella Valley, or the High Desert. Homes that rely on wood as a sole source of heat, low-income households and those without natural gas service also are exempt from the requirement. * WHEN...Monday. * IMPACTS...Particles in smoke can get deep into the lungs and cause health problems (including asthma attacks), increases in emergency room visits, and hospitalizations. No-Burn Days are needed to protect public health when fine particle pollution levels are expected to be high anywhere in the South Coast Air Basin. No-Burn Days are based on fine particle pollution levels that are forecasted for an entire 24-hour period, which may not be reflected in real-time air quality maps.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet along the Central Coast and 5 to 8 feet along the Ventura Coast with dangerous rip currents. Surf will be highest along west and northwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Minor coastal flooding of beaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additionally, minor coastal flooding will be possible around the morning high tide today. High tides should peak around 6.5 to 6.9 feet between 900 and 930 am.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet, with local sets to 7 feet. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...North to northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down.
Air Quality Alert
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued a mandatory wood-burning ban for residents in the South Coast Air Basin. The No-Burn rule bans burning wood, pellets, and manufactured fire logs in any indoor or outdoor wood-burning device. * WHERE...The South Coast Air Basin, which includes Orange County and non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. No-Burn Day alerts do not apply to areas above 3,000 feet in elevation, the Coachella Valley, or the High Desert. Homes that rely on wood as a sole source of heat, low-income households and those without natural gas service also are exempt from the requirement. * WHEN...12 AM Thursday to 12 AM Friday. * IMPACTS...Particles in smoke can get deep into the lungs and cause health problems (including asthma attacks), increases in emergency room visits, and hospitalizations. No-Burn Days are needed to protect public health when fine particle pollution levels are expected to be high anywhere in the South Coast Air Basin. No-Burn Days are based on fine particle pollution levels that are forecasted for an entire 24-hour period, which may not be reflected in real-time air quality maps.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph expected. Strongest winds near the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest surf and swell will likely occur on west and northwest facing shores.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 60 mph expected, locally higher near Fremont Canyon. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 55 mph expected. Strongest winds are expected east of Interstate 5 and near the foothills of the Santa Ana mountains this afternoon. Gusts up to 70 mph this afternoon in wind prone canyons. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Minor coastal flooding due to abnormally high tides between 7.0 and 7.5 feet and gusty southerly winds. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County in Southwest CA. * WHEN...Until 600 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water, mud, or rocks over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1257 PM PST, Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain with rainfall rates of 0.25 to 0.5 inches per hour with locally up to 1 inch per hour possible. Minor mudslides or debris flow are possible, especially near steep terrain or recent burn scars such as the Lake, Gifford, or Madre burn scars. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Lompoc, Santa Ynez, Point Conception, Montecito, Carpinteria, Solvang, Vandenberg, Los Alamos, Highway 101, Isla Vista, Orcutt, Cuyama, Goleta and Guadalupe. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet with dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet with dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet with dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet with dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...High astronomical tides this morning will result in minor tidal overflow and local beach flooding. Additionally, elevated surf of 3 to 5 feet this morning may increase the risk for tidal overflow. * WHERE...Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow, beach flooding, and coastal erosion most likely during times of high tides. Strong rip currents and dangerous swimming conditions Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted high tides at La Jolla: 6.8 feet at 901 AM Sunday.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 14 feet with dangerous rip currents. Minor coastal flooding due to abnormally high tides between 7.0 and 7.5 feet and gusty southerly winds. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8 am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build overnight and peak during the afternoon hours on Sunday.