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Beach Hazards Statement 21, NWS Los Angeles, CA
NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Dec 23, 2018, 4:29 PM PST for Los Angeles County, California. It took effect at Dec 25, 2018, 6:00 AM PST. It was in force for 27 hr.
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- Issued
- Dec 23, 2018, 4:29 PM PST (00:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 25, 2018, 6:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Dec 26, 2018, 9:00 AM PST
- In force
- 27 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 00:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 00:00Z, 0.5 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1290 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 28 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 28 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 65 m²/s²
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477 WHUS46 KLOX 240029 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 429 PM PST Sun Dec 23 2018 .A long period northwest swell will bring high surf to the Central Coast this evening through Monday. Another large westerly swell will arrive late Monday night into Tuesday, causing even larger surf for Central Coast beaches with high surf also likely on west facing beaches south of Point Conception through Wednesday. Astronomically high tides during the morning hours this week may cause coastal flooding and erosion Tuesday into Wednesday. CAZ034-035-241200- /O.NEW.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.181224T0400Z-181226T2200Z/ San Luis Obispo County Central Coast- Santa Barbara County Central Coast- 429 PM PST Sun Dec 23 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PST WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a High Surf Advisory, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM PST Wednesday. * SURF...Surf of 6 to 10 feet is expected by late this evening, then building to 8 to 12 feet with sets to 14 feet Monday morning. The surf will then rise to 10 to 15 feet with sets to 18 feet early Tuesday morning, and continue through Wednesday afternoon. * TIDES...High tides forecasted to be 6.9 feet at 10 AM Monday, 6.6 feet at 11:00 AM Tuesday and 6 feet at noon on Wednesday. * COASTAL FLOODING...The combination of high astronomical tides and very large surf will bring a minor risk of coastal flooding Monday morning, with an increasing risk Tuesday and Wednesday when the largest surf occurs. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Strong 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. Coastal flooding is possible over low-lying coastal areas such as beach parking lots and harbor walkways, along with beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized Minor coastal flooding is possible over low-lying coastal areas such as beach parking lots and harbor walkways. No significant damage is expected.beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ CAZ040-041-087-241200- /O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0021.181225T1500Z-181227T0400Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 429 PM PST Sun Dec 23 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Outlook for High Surf, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Surf is expected to build to 5 to 8 feet with sets to 10 feet by Tuesday morning, highest on west facing beaches such as those near Ventura Harbor and Manhattan Beach. The high surf is likely to persist through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury...wash people off beaches and rocks...and capsize small boats near shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ CAZ039-241200- /O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0021.181225T1500Z-181227T0400Z/ Santa Barbara County South Coast- 429 PM PST Sun Dec 23 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Elevated surf and strong rip currents, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Surf building to 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet, highest on beaches with west exposure such as Rincon Point. The elevated surf is likely to persist through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. 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. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Smith/Gomberg
7 follow-up statements
935 WHUS46 KLOX 241204 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 404 AM PST Mon Dec 24 2018 .A long period northwest swell will bring high surf to the Central Coast today. Another large westerly swell will arrive late tonight into Tuesday, causing even larger surf for Central Coast beaches with high surf also likely on west facing beaches south of Point Conception through Wednesday. Astronomically high tides during the morning hours this week may cause coastal flooding and erosion Tuesday into Wednesday. CAZ034-035-242015- /O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T2200Z/ San Luis Obispo County Central Coast- Santa Barbara County Central Coast- 404 AM PST Mon Dec 24 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * SURF...Surf of 8 to 12 feet with sets to 14 feet is expected by this morning. The surf will then rise to 10 to 15 feet with sets to 18 feet early Tuesday morning, and continue through Wednesday afternoon. * TIDES...High tides forecasted to be 6.9 feet at 10 AM today, 6.6 feet at 11:00 AM Tuesday and 6 feet at noon on Wednesday. * COASTAL FLOODING...The combination of high astronomical tides and very large surf will bring a minor risk of coastal flooding this morning, with an increasing risk Tuesday and Wednesday when the largest surf occurs. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Strong 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. Coastal flooding is possible over low-lying coastal areas such as beach parking lots and harbor walkways, along with beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized Minor coastal flooding is possible over low-lying coastal areas such as beach parking lots and harbor walkways. No significant damage is expected.beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ CAZ040-041-087-242015- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0021.181225T1500Z-181227T0400Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 404 AM PST Mon Dec 24 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * HAZARDS...Surf is expected to build to 5 to 8 feet with sets to 10 feet by Tuesday morning, highest on west facing beaches such as those near Ventura Harbor and Manhattan Beach. The high surf is likely to persist through Wednesday 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. 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. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ CAZ039-242015- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0021.181225T1500Z-181227T0400Z/ Santa Barbara County South Coast- 404 AM PST Mon Dec 24 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * HAZARDS...Surf building to 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet, highest on beaches with west exposure such as Rincon Point. The elevated surf is likely to persist through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kaplan
400 WHUS46 KLOX 242003 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1203 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018 .A long period northwest swell will bring high surf to the Central Coast through this evening. Another large westerly swell will arrive late tonight into Tuesday, causing even larger surf for Central Coast beaches with high surf also likely on west facing beaches south of Point Conception through Wednesday morning. An astronomical high tide during the late morning hours on Tuesday may cause some coastal flooding and beach erosion along the Central Coast. CAZ040-041-087-250430- /O.CAN.KLOX.BH.S.0021.181225T1500Z-181227T0400Z/ /O.EXB.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.181225T1400Z-181226T1700Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 1203 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a High Surf Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM Tuesday to 9 AM PST Wednesday. The Beach Hazards Statement has been cancelled. * SURF...Surf is expected to build to 5 to 8 feet with sets to 10 feet by Tuesday morning, highest on west facing beaches such as those near Ventura Harbor and Manhattan Beach. The high surf is likely to persist into Wednesday morning. * 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 during late morning high tides is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ CAZ034-035-250430- /O.EXT.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/ San Luis Obispo County Central Coast- Santa Barbara County Central Coast- 1203 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * SURF...Surf of 7 to 10 feet with sets to 12 feet is expected through tonight. The surf will build to 9 to 12 feet with sets to 14 feet Tuesday morning then continue through Tuesday evening before gradually subsiding through Wednesday morning. * TIDES...High tide forecast to be 6.6 feet at 11:00 AM Tuesday. * COASTAL FLOODING...The combination of high astronomical tides and very large surf will bring a moderate risk of coastal flooding late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Strong rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury...wash people off beaches and rocks...and capsize small boats near shore. Coastal flooding is possible over low-lying coastal areas such as beach parking lots and harbor walkways, along with beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ CAZ039-250430- /O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0021.181225T1400Z-181226T1700Z/ Santa Barbara County South Coast- 1203 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * HAZARDS...Surf building to 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 feet, highest on beaches with west exposure such as Rincon Point. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. 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. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Sirard
867 WHUS46 KLOX 250236 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 636 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018 .A long period northwest swell will bring high surf to the Central Coast through tonight. Another large westerly swell will arrive late tonight into Tuesday, causing even larger surf for Central Coast beaches. High surf is also likely on west facing beaches south of Point Conception early Tuesday through Wednesday morning. An astronomical high tide during the late morning hours on Tuesday may cause some coastal flooding and beach erosion along the Central Coast. CAZ034-035-251200- /O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/ San Luis Obispo County Central Coast- Santa Barbara County Central Coast- 636 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * SURF...Surf of 7 to 10 feet with sets to 12 feet is expected through tonight. The surf will build to 9 to 12 feet with sets to 14 feet Tuesday morning then continue through Tuesday evening before gradually subsiding through Wednesday morning. * TIDES...High tide forecast to be 6.6 feet at 11:00 AM Tuesday. * COASTAL FLOODING...The combination of high astronomical tides and very large surf will bring a moderate risk of coastal flooding late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Strong 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. Coastal flooding is possible over low-lying coastal areas such as beach parking lots and harbor walkways, along with beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ CAZ040-041-087-251200- /O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.181225T1400Z-181226T1700Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 636 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * SURF...Surf is expected to build to 5 to 8 feet with sets to 10 feet by Tuesday morning, highest on west facing beaches such as those near Ventura Harbor and Manhattan Beach. The high surf is likely to persist into Wednesday morning. * 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 during late morning high tides is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ CAZ039-251200- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0021.181225T1400Z-181226T1700Z/ Santa Barbara County South Coast- 636 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM PST TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * HAZARDS...Surf building to 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 feet, highest on beaches with west exposure such as Rincon Point. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
790 WHUS46 KLOX 251144 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 344 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018 .A long period large west to northwest swell will bring high surf to the Central Coast beaches. High surf is also likely on west facing beaches south of Point Conception early today through Wednesday morning. An astronomical high tide during the late morning hours today may cause some coastal flooding and beach erosion along the Central Coast. CAZ034-035-252000- /O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/ San Luis Obispo County Central Coast- Santa Barbara County Central Coast- 344 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * SURF...Surf 9 to 12 feet with sets to 14 feet will continue through this evening before gradually subsiding through Wednesday morning. * TIDES...High tide forecast to be 6.6 feet at 11:00 AM today. * COASTAL FLOODING...The combination of high astronomical tides and very large surf will bring a moderate risk of coastal flooding late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Strong 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. Coastal flooding is possible over low-lying coastal areas such as beach parking lots and harbor walkways, along with beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ CAZ040-041-087-252000- /O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.181225T1400Z-181226T1700Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 344 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * SURF...Surf is expected to build to 5 to 8 feet with sets to 10 feet this morning, highest on west facing beaches such as those near Ventura Harbor and Manhattan Beach. The high surf is likely to persist into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury...wash people off beaches and rocks...and capsize small boats near shore. Minor coastal flooding during late morning high tides is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ CAZ039-252000- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0021.181225T1400Z-181226T1700Z/ Santa Barbara County South Coast- 344 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * HAZARDS...Surf building to 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 feet, highest on beaches with west exposure such as Rincon Point. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. 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. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kaplan
362 WHUS46 KLOX 251937 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1137 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018 .A long period large west to northwest swell will bring high surf to the Central Coast beaches through Wednesday morning. High surf is also likely on west facing beaches south of Point Conception during the period. CAZ034-035-260400- /O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/ San Luis Obispo County Central Coast- Santa Barbara County Central Coast- 1137 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * SURF...Surf 9 to 12 feet with sets to 14 feet will continue through this evening before gradually subsiding through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Strong rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury...wash people off beaches and rocks...and capsize small boats near shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ CAZ040-041-087-260400- /O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 1137 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * SURF...Surf 5 to 8 feet with sets to 10 feet will continue through this evening then slowly subside tonight into Wednesday morning. Surf will be highest on west-facing beaches such as those near Ventura Harbor and Manhattan Beach. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ CAZ039-260400- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/ Santa Barbara County South Coast- 1137 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * HAZARDS...Surf building to 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 feet, highest on beaches with west exposure such as Rincon Point. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Sirard
338 WHUS46 KLOX 260438 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 838 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018 CAZ034-035-261700- /O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/ San Luis Obispo County Central Coast- Santa Barbara County Central Coast- 838 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * SURF...Surf 9 to 12 feet with sets to 14 feet will continue through this evening before gradually subsiding through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Strong 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ CAZ040-041-087-261700- /O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 838 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * SURF...Surf 4 to 7 feet with local sets to 9 feet will continue through late this evening, and will subside through Wednesday morning. Surf will be highest in Ventura County on west facing beaches. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury...wash people off beaches and rocks...and capsize small boats near shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ CAZ039-261700- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/ Santa Barbara County South Coast- 838 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * HAZARDS...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 feet will continue through Wednesday morning, highest on beaches with west exposure such as Rincon Point. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. 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. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Smith
469 WHUS46 KLOX 261650 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 850 AM PST Wed Dec 26 2018 CAZ034-035-261800- /O.EXP.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/ San Luis Obispo County Central Coast- Santa Barbara County Central Coast- 850 AM PST Wed Dec 26 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... The west-northwest swell will continue to slowly subside through this afternoon, with surf falling below 10 feet overall. As a result, the High Surf Advisory will be allowed to expire at 9 AM PST. However, elevated surf of 5-8 feet with local max sets to 10 feet can be expected on west and northwest facing beaches through the afternoon. Strong rip currents will continue during the period. $$ CAZ040-041-087-261800- /O.EXP.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 850 AM PST Wed Dec 26 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... The west-northwest swell will continue to slowly subside through this afternoon, with surf falling below 7 feet overall. As a result, the High Surf Advisory will be allowed to expire at 9 AM PST. However, elevated surf of 3-5 feet with local max sets to 6 feet can be expected on west-facing beaches through the afternoon. Strong rip currents will continue during the period. $$ CAZ039-261800- /O.EXP.KLOX.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/ Santa Barbara County South Coast- 850 AM PST Wed Dec 26 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... The west-northwest swell will continue to slowly subside through this afternoon, with surf falling to 2-4 feet. Moderate rip currents will continue during the period. $$ Sirard
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Everything else NWS Los Angeles, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 4:29 PM PST | High Surf Advisory | LOX | Los Angeles | 65 hr |
| Dec 24, 3:05 AM PST | Gale Warning | LOX | 48 hr | |
| Dec 24, 3:59 AM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | LOX | 42 hr | |
| Dec 24, 2:25 PM PST | High Wind Warning | LOX | 31 hr |
Nearby
Beach Hazards Statements in California, 2018Every beach hazards statement in 2018
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.