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Beach Hazards Statement 4, NWS Los Angeles, CA

March 21, 2017Los Angeles County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Mar 21, 2017, 2:00 PM PDT for Los Angeles County, California. It took effect at Mar 22, 2017, 8:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 49 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 21, 2017, 2:00 PM PDT (21:00 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 22, 2017, 8:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 24, 2017, 9:00 AM PDT
In force
49 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

County Los Angeles County, CA

The radar

The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 184 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2017-03-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2017-03-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -89 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
781 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-89 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-4 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

078 
WHUS46 KLOX 212100
CFWLOX

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
200 PM PDT TUE MAR 21 2017

CAZ041-087-220500-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0004.170322T1500Z-170323T1500Z/
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COAST INCLUDING DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES-
CATALINA AND SANTA BARBARA ISLANDS-
200 PM PDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ELEVATED SURF ACTIVITY AND HIGH RIP 
CURRENT RISK, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING. 

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE EXPECTED
  DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER WAVES
  CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK JETTIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ040-220500-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0004.170322T1500Z-170323T1500Z/
VENTURA COUNTY COAST-
200 PM PDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ELEVATED SURF ACTIVITY AND HIGH RIP
CURRENT RISK, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING. 

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE EXPECTED
  TO ELEVATED AND STRONG SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER WAVES
  CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK JETTIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ039-220500-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0004.170322T1500Z-170323T1500Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
200 PM PDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ELEVATED WAVE ACTIVITY AND HIGH RIP
CURRENT RISK, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING. 

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE EXPECTED
  TO ELEVATED AND STRONG SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER WAVES
  CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK JETTIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

SWEET
10 follow-up statements
821 
WHUS46 KLOX 212103 CCA
CFWLOX

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
203 PM PDT TUE MAR 21 2017

CAZ041-087-220915-
/O.COR.KLOX.BH.S.0004.170322T1500Z-170323T1500Z/
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COAST INCLUDING DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES-
CATALINA AND SANTA BARBARA ISLANDS-
203 PM PDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ELEVATED SURF ACTIVITY AND HIGH RIP 
CURRENT RISK, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING. 

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE EXPECTED
  DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET. A HIGH SURF
  ADVISORY MAY BE NEEDED FOR THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER WAVES
  CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK JETTIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ040-220915-
/O.COR.KLOX.BH.S.0004.170322T1500Z-170323T1500Z/
VENTURA COUNTY COAST-
203 PM PDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ELEVATED SURF ACTIVITY AND HIGH RIP
CURRENT RISK, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING. 

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE EXPECTED
  TO ELEVATED AND STRONG SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY
  MAY BE NEEDED FOR THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER WAVES
  CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK JETTIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ039-220915-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0004.170322T1500Z-170323T1500Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
203 PM PDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ELEVATED WAVE ACTIVITY AND HIGH RIP
CURRENT RISK, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING. 

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE EXPECTED
  TO ELEVATED AND STRONG SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER WAVES
  CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK JETTIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

SWEET
594 
WHUS46 KLOX 221421
CFWLOX

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
721 AM PDT WED MAR 22 2017

CAZ041-087-222230-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.170322T1500Z-170323T1500Z/
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COAST INCLUDING DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES-
CATALINA AND SANTA BARBARA ISLANDS-
721 AM PDT WED MAR 22 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE 
  EXPECTED DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET. A 
  HIGH SURF ADVISORY MAY BE NEEDED FOR THURSDAY. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ040-222230-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.170322T1500Z-170323T1500Z/
VENTURA COUNTY COAST-
721 AM PDT WED MAR 22 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE 
  EXPECTED TO ELEVATED AND STRONG SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET. A HIGH 
  SURF ADVISORY MAY BE NEEDED FOR THURSDAY. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ039-222230-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.170322T1500Z-170323T1500Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
721 AM PDT WED MAR 22 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE 
  EXPECTED TO ELEVATED AND STRONG SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

SWEET
795 
WHUS46 KLOX 222200
CFWLOX

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
300 PM PDT WED MAR 22 2017

CAZ041-087-230600-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T0100Z/
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COAST INCLUDING DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES-
CATALINA AND SANTA BARBARA ISLANDS-
300 PM PDT WED MAR 22 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE EXPECTED
  ON WEST FACING BEACHES DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG SURF OF 3 TO 6
  FEET. THE HIGHEST SURF IS EXPECTED ON THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ040-230600-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T0100Z/
VENTURA COUNTY COAST-
300 PM PDT WED MAR 22 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE EXPECTED
  ON WEST FACING BEACHES DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG SURF OF 3 TO 6
  FEET. THE HIGHEST SURF IS EXPECTED ON THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ039-230600-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T0100Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
300 PM PDT WED MAR 22 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE EXPECTED
  ON WEST FACING COASTAL AREAS DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG SURF OF
  3 TO 5 FEET. THE HIGHEST SURF IS EXPECTED ON THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

SWEET/SIRARD
215 
WHUS46 KLOX 230551
CFWLOX

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
1051 PM PDT WED MAR 22 2017

CAZ041-087-231600-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T0100Z/
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COAST INCLUDING DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES-
CATALINA AND SANTA BARBARA ISLANDS-
1051 PM PDT WED MAR 22 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE 
  EXPECTED ON WEST FACING BEACHES DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG 
  SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET. THE HIGHEST SURF IS EXPECTED ON THURSDAY. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ040-231600-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T0100Z/
VENTURA COUNTY COAST-
1051 PM PDT WED MAR 22 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE 
  EXPECTED ON WEST FACING BEACHES DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG 
  SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET. THE HIGHEST SURF IS EXPECTED ON THURSDAY. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ039-231600-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T0100Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
1051 PM PDT WED MAR 22 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE 
  EXPECTED ON WEST FACING COASTAL AREAS DUE TO ELEVATED AND 
  STRONG SURF OF 3 TO 5 FEET. THE HIGHEST SURF IS EXPECTED ON 
  THURSDAY. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$
916 
WHUS46 KLOX 230734
CFWLOX

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
1234 AM PDT THU MAR 23 2017

CAZ041-087-231545-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T0100Z/
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COAST INCLUDING DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES-
CATALINA AND SANTA BARBARA ISLANDS-
1234 AM PDT THU MAR 23 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE EXPECTED
  ON WEST FACING BEACHES DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG SURF OF 3 TO 6
  FEET.  

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ040-231545-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T0100Z/
VENTURA COUNTY COAST-
1234 AM PDT THU MAR 23 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE EXPECTED
  ON WEST FACING BEACHES DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG SURF OF 3 TO 6
  FEET. 
* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ039-231545-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T0100Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
1234 AM PDT THU MAR 23 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE EXPECTED
  ON WEST FACING COASTAL AREAS DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG SURF OF
  3 TO 5 FEET. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$
493 
WHUS46 KLOX 231547
CFWLOX

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
847 AM PDT THU MAR 23 2017

CAZ041-087-240000-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T0100Z/
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COAST INCLUDING DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES-
CATALINA AND SANTA BARBARA ISLANDS-
847 AM PDT THU MAR 23 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE 
  EXPECTED ON WEST FACING BEACHES DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG 
  SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ040-240000-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T0100Z/
VENTURA COUNTY COAST-
847 AM PDT THU MAR 23 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE 
  EXPECTED ON WEST FACING BEACHES DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG 
  SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER WAVES
  CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ039-240000-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T0100Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
847 AM PDT THU MAR 23 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE 
  EXPECTED ON WEST FACING COASTAL AREAS DUE TO ELEVATED AND 
  STRONG SURF OF 3 TO 5 FEET. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

SWEET
100 
WHUS46 KLOX 240004
CFWLOX

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
504 PM PDT THU MAR 23 2017

CAZ041-087-240815-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T1600Z/
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COAST INCLUDING DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES-
CATALINA AND SANTA BARBARA ISLANDS-
504 PM PDT THU MAR 23 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE 
  EXPECTED ON WEST FACING BEACHES DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG 
  SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ040-240815-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T1600Z/
VENTURA COUNTY COAST-
504 PM PDT THU MAR 23 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE 
  EXPECTED ON WEST FACING BEACHES DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG 
  SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ039-240115-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T0100Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
504 PM PDT THU MAR 23 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE 
  EXPECTED ON WEST FACING COASTAL AREAS DUE TO ELEVATED AND 
  STRONG SURF OF 3 TO 5 FEET. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$
794 
WHUS46 KLOX 240100
CFWLOX

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
600 PM PDT THU MAR 23 2017

CAZ039-240200-
/O.EXP.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T0100Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
600 PM PDT THU MAR 23 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

SURF HAS SUBSIDED ENOUGH THAT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ARE NO LONGER
EXPECTED.

&&

$$

CAZ041-087-240900-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T1600Z/
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COAST INCLUDING DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES-
CATALINA AND SANTA BARBARA ISLANDS-
600 PM PDT THU MAR 23 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE 
  EXPECTED ON WEST FACING BEACHES DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG 
  SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ040-240900-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T1600Z/
VENTURA COUNTY COAST-
600 PM PDT THU MAR 23 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE 
  EXPECTED ON WEST FACING BEACHES DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG 
  SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$
026 
WHUS46 KLOX 240826
CFWLOX

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
126 AM PDT FRI MAR 24 2017

CAZ041-087-241600-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T1600Z/
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COAST INCLUDING DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES-
CATALINA AND SANTA BARBARA ISLANDS-
126 AM PDT FRI MAR 24 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE 
  EXPECTED ON WEST FACING BEACHES DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG 
  SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$

CAZ040-241600-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T1600Z/
VENTURA COUNTY COAST-
126 AM PDT FRI MAR 24 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* HAZARDS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE 
  EXPECTED ON WEST FACING BEACHES DUE TO ELEVATED AND STRONG 
  SURF OF 3 TO 6 FEET. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR OCEAN DROWNING. RIP 
  CURRENTS CAN PULL SWIMMERS AND SURFERS OUT TO SEA. SNEAKER 
  WAVES CAN SUDDENLY WASH PEOPLE OFF OF BEACHES AND ROCK 
  JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP
CURRENTS...LONGSHORE CURRENTS...SNEAKER WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS
CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

&&

$$
357 
WHUS46 KLOX 241557
CFWLOX

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
857 AM PDT FRI MAR 24 2017

CAZ041-087-241700-
/O.EXP.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T1600Z/
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COAST INCLUDING DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES-
CATALINA AND SANTA BARBARA ISLANDS-
857 AM PDT FRI MAR 24 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

SURF HAS SUBSIDED SOME FROM EARLIER THIS WEEK. SURF OF 2 TO 4 
FEET WILL CONTINUE TODAY HOWEVER WITH A MODERATE RIP CURRENT 
RISK. SURF SHOULD AGAIN BUILD ON SATURDAY.


$$

CAZ040-241700-
/O.EXP.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T1600Z/
VENTURA COUNTY COAST-
857 AM PDT FRI MAR 24 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

SURF HAS SUBSIDED SOME FROM EARLIER THIS WEEK. SURF OF 3 TO 5 
FEET WILL CONTINUE TODAY HOWEVER WITH A HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK. 
SURF SHOULD AGAIN BUILD ON SATURDAY.

$$

KITTELL

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