Alert archive / California / Beach Hazards Statements in 2018
Beach Hazards Statement 10, NWS San Diego, CA
NWS San Diego, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Oct 12, 2018, 1:35 AM PDT for Orange County, California. It was in force for 68 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 12, 2018, 1:35 AM PDT (08:35 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 14, 2018, 10:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 68 hr
- Issued by
- NWS San Diego, CA
County Orange County, CA
The radar
The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 20 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 00:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 111 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
- 1314 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 27 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 8 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 12 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
782 WHUS46 KSGX 120835 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 135 AM PDT Fri Oct 12 2018 ...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY... .A moderate period south-southwest swell from 200 degrees generated by Tropical Storm Sergio will bring elevated surf to the Orange and San Diego County beaches today. A reinforcing longer period south-southwest swell from 210 degrees building on Saturday will maintain elevated surf and strong rip currents through the weekend. CAZ552-122100- /O.CAN.KSGX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-181013T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0010.181012T0835Z-181015T0500Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 135 AM PDT Fri Oct 12 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Beach Hazards Statement...which is in effect through Sunday evening. The High Surf Advisory has been cancelled. * Surf...3 to 5 ft with local sets to 6 ft. * Timing...Through Sunday evening. * Impacts...Increased risk of drowning due to elevated surf and strong rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ CAZ043-122100- /O.EXT.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-181015T0500Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas- 135 AM PDT Fri Oct 12 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * Surf...3-5 FT with local sets to 6 FT. Highest surf north of Encinitas. * Timing...Through Sunday evening. * Impacts...Increased risk of drowning due to high surf and strong rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ SS https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
6 follow-up statements
077 WHUS46 KSGX 122035 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 135 PM PDT Fri Oct 12 2018 ...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY... .A moderate period south-southwest swell from 200 degrees generated by Tropical Storm Sergio will bring elevated surf to the Orange and San Diego County beaches today. A reinforcing longer period south-southwest swell from 220 degrees building on Saturday will maintain elevated surf and strong rip currents through the weekend. CAZ552-130500- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-181015T0500Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 135 PM PDT Fri Oct 12 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * Surf...3 to 5 ft with local sets to 6 ft. * Timing...Through Sunday evening. * Impacts...Increased risk of drowning due to elevated surf and strong rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ CAZ043-130500- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-181015T0500Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas- 135 PM PDT Fri Oct 12 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * Surf...3-5 FT with local sets to 6 FT. Highest surf north of Encinitas. * Timing...Through Sunday evening. * Impacts...Increased risk of drowning due to high surf and strong rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ APR http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
874 WHUS46 KSGX 130448 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 948 PM PDT Fri Oct 12 2018 ...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY... ...SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... . A reinforcing long period south-southwest swell from 215 degrees building on Saturday will maintain elevated surf and strong rip currents through the weekend. In addition, a low pressure system will bring a slight chance of thunderstorms at the beaches through Saturday afternoon. CAZ552-131300- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-181015T0500Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 948 PM PDT Fri Oct 12 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * Surf...3 to 5 ft with local sets to 6 ft. * Lightning...Slight chance of thunderstorms at the beaches. * Timing...Elevated surf through Sunday evening. Thunderstorms at times through Saturday afternoon. * Impacts...Increased risk of drowning due to elevated surf and strong rip currents. Unsafe recreational conditions due to risk of cloud to ground and cloud to water lightning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ CAZ043-131300- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-181015T0500Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas- 948 PM PDT Fri Oct 12 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * Surf...3-5 FT with local sets to 6 FT. Highest surf north of Encinitas. * Lightning...Slight chance of thunderstorms at the beaches. * Timing...Elevated surf through Sunday evening. Thunderstorms at times through Saturday afternoon. * Impacts...Increased risk of drowning due to high surf and strong rip currents. Unsafe recreational conditions due to risk of cloud to ground and cloud to water lightning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ SS https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
162 WHUS46 KSGX 131238 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 538 AM PDT Sat Oct 13 2018 ...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY... ...SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... . A reinforcing long period south-southwest swell from 215 degrees building on Saturday will maintain elevated surf and strong rip currents through the weekend. In addition, a low pressure system will bring a slight chance of thunderstorms at the beaches late this morning through the afternoon. CAZ552-132045- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-181015T0500Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 538 AM PDT Sat Oct 13 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * Surf...3 to 5 ft with local sets to 6 ft. * Lightning...Slight chance of thunderstorms at the beaches, mainly during the late morning and afternoon. * Timing...Elevated surf through Sunday evening. Thunderstorms at times through this afternoon. * Impacts...Increased risk of drowning due to elevated surf and strong rip currents. Unsafe recreational conditions due to risk of cloud to ground and cloud to water lightning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ CAZ043-132045- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-181015T0500Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas- 538 AM PDT Sat Oct 13 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * Surf...3-5 FT with local sets to 6 FT. Highest surf north of Encinitas. * Lightning...Slight chance of thunderstorms at the beaches, mainly during the late morning and afternoon. * Timing...Elevated surf through Sunday evening. Thunderstorms at times through this afternoon. * Impacts...Increased risk of drowning due to high surf and strong rip currents. Unsafe recreational conditions due to risk of cloud to ground and cloud to water lightning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ SS https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
493 WHUS46 KSGX 132033 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 133 PM PDT Sat Oct 13 2018 ...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY... ...SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... A reinforcing long period south-southwest swell from 215 degrees building today will maintain elevated surf and strong rip currents through the weekend. In addition, a low pressure system will bring a slight chance of thunderstorms at the beaches through this afternoon. CAZ552-140445- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-181015T0500Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 133 PM PDT Sat Oct 13 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * Surf...3 to 5 ft with local sets to 6 ft. * Lightning...Slight chance of thunderstorms at the beaches through this afternoon. * Timing...Elevated surf through Sunday evening. Thunderstorms possible through this afternoon. * Impacts...Increased risk of drowning due to elevated surf and strong rip currents. Unsafe recreational conditions due to risk of cloud to ground and cloud to water lightning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ CAZ043-140445- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-181015T0500Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas- 133 PM PDT Sat Oct 13 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * Surf...3 to 5 ft with local sets to 6 ft. Highest surf north of Encinitas. * Lightning...Slight chance of thunderstorms at the beaches through this afternoon. * Timing...Elevated surf through Sunday evening. Thunderstorms at times through this afternoon. * Impacts...Increased risk of drowning due to high surf and strong rip currents. Unsafe recreational conditions due to risk of cloud to ground and cloud to water lightning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ Connolly http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
351 WHUS46 KSGX 140150 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 650 PM PDT Sat Oct 13 2018 CAZ552-141300- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-181015T0500Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 650 PM PDT Sat Oct 13 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * Surf...3 to 5 ft with local sets to 6 ft. * Timing...Elevated surf through Sunday evening. * Impacts...Increased risk of drowning due to elevated surf and strong rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ CAZ043-141300- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-181015T0500Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas- 650 PM PDT Sat Oct 13 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * Surf...3 to 5 ft with local sets to 6 ft. Highest surf north of Encinitas. * Timing...Elevated surf through Sunday evening. * Impacts...Increased risk of drowning due to high surf and strong rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ Rodriguez http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
839 WHUS46 KSGX 141226 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 526 AM PDT Sun Oct 14 2018 ...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THIS EVENING... .A long period south-southwest swell from 210-220 degrees will generate elevated surf and strong rip currents through this evening. Swell and surf will lower on Monday. CAZ552-150500- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-181015T0500Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 526 AM PDT Sun Oct 14 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * Surf...3 to 5 ft with local sets to 6 ft. * Timing...Elevated surf through this evening. * Impacts...Increased risk of drowning due to elevated surf and strong rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ CAZ043-150500- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-181015T0500Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas- 526 AM PDT Sun Oct 14 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * Surf...3 to 5 ft with local sets to 6 ft. Highest surf north of Encinitas. * Timing...Elevated surf through this evening. * Impacts...Increased risk of drowning due to high surf and strong rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ SS https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
The office that day
Everything else NWS San Diego, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 1:07 PM PDT | Fire Weather Watch | SGX | Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego | 25 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.