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Beach Hazards Statement 2, NWS San Diego, CA

May 21, 2018Orange County, San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this beach hazards statement at May 21, 2018, 1:58 PM PDT for Orange County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at May 22, 2018, 6:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 21, 2018, 1:58 PM PDT (20:58 UTC)
In effect from
May 22, 2018, 6:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 25, 2018, 6:00 PM PDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

Counties Orange County, CA, San Diego County, CA

The radar

The San Diego radar (KNKX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 62 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 2018-05-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 6 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2018-05-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -16 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
6 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-2 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
505 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-16 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-9 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

788 
WHUS46 KSGX 212058
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
158 PM PDT Mon May 21 2018

...SOUTHERLY SWELL TO BRING ELEVATED SURF AND DANGEROUS RIP
CURRENTS TO ORANGE COUNTY BEACHES...

A long-period southerly swell of 4 feet, 17 to 19 seconds from 
200 degrees will arrive late this afternoon and peak late Tuesday 
and Wednesday before diminishing Thursday. This will bring 
elevated surf and dangerous rip and longshore currents to Orange 
County.

CAZ552-220500-
/O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0002.180522T1300Z-180525T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
158 PM PDT Mon May 21 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement...which is in effect from Tuesday morning
through Thursday afternoon. 

* Surf...3 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet. Highest surf on exposed
  south facing beaches.

* Timing...Tuesday through Thursday.

* Impacts...Dangerous rip and longshore currents will occur.

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.

&&

$$

Maxwell
13 follow-up statements
846 
WHUS46 KSGX 220439
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
939 PM PDT Mon May 21 2018

...SOUTHERLY SWELL TO BRING ELEVATED SURF AND DANGEROUS RIP
CURRENTS TO ORANGE COUNTY BEACHES...

A long-period southerly swell of 4 feet, 17 to 19 seconds from
200 degrees will build tonight and peak late Tuesday and 
Wednesday before diminishing Thursday. This will bring elevated 
surf and dangerous rip and longshore currents to Orange County.

CAZ552-221245-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.180522T1300Z-180525T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
939 PM PDT Mon May 21 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM PDT
TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* Surf...4 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet. Highest surf on 
  exposed south facing beaches. 

* Timing...Tuesday through Thursday.

* Impacts...Dangerous rip and longshore currents will create 
  hazardous swimming conditions.

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

http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
766 
WHUS46 KSGX 220843
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
143 AM PDT Tue May 22 2018

...HAZARDOUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS AT ORANGE COUNTY BEACHES TODAY 
THROUGH THURSDAY...

A long-period southerly swell will bring large surf and strong 
currents that will peak today and Wednesday before gradually 
subsiding Thursday and Friday.

CAZ552-222100-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.180522T1300Z-180525T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
143 AM PDT Tue May 22 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM PDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* Surf...4 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet. Highest surf on 
  exposed south facing beaches. 

* Timing...Today through Thursday.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  hazardous swimming conditions. 

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.

&&

$$
268 
WHUS46 KSGX 222119
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
219 PM PDT Tue May 22 2018

...HAZARDOUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS AT ORANGE AND SAN DIEGO COUNTY 
BEACHES THROUGH THURSDAY...

A long-period southerly swell will bring large surf and strong
rip currents that will peak Wednesday before gradually subsiding 
Thursday and Friday.

CAZ043-231000-
/O.EXA.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180525T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
219 PM PDT Tue May 22 2018

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

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement...which is in effect through Thursday
afternoon. 

* Surf...3 to 5 feet with sets up to 7 feet. The highest surf will
  be on exposed south facing beaches north of Del Mar. 

* Timing...Through Thursday.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  hazardous swimming conditions. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-231000-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180525T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
219 PM PDT Tue May 22 2018

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

* Surf...4 to 6 feet with sets to 8 feet. Highest surf on exposed
  southwest facing beaches. 

* Timing...Through Thursday.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  hazardous swimming conditions. 

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
896 
WHUS46 KSGX 230359
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
859 PM PDT Tue May 22 2018

...HAZARDOUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS AT ORANGE AND SAN DIEGO COUNTY
BEACHES THROUGH THURSDAY...

A long-period southerly swell will bring elevated surf and strong
rip currents to the beaches through Thursday.

CAZ043-552-231300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180525T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
859 PM PDT Tue May 22 2018

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

* Surf...3 to 6 feet, with sets up to 7 ft along southwest facing
  beaches north of Del Mar. Isolated higher sets in Orange County.

* Timing...Through Thursday.

* Impacts...Strong rip currents, longshore currents and large surf 
  will create hazardous swimming conditions. 

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.

&&

$$

Albright
797 
WHUS46 KSGX 230837
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
137 AM PDT Wed May 23 2018

...HAZARDOUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS THROUGH THURSDAY...

A long-period southerly swell will bring elevated surf and strong
rip currents to the beaches through Thursday.

CAZ043-552-232100-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180525T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
137 AM PDT Wed May 23 2018

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

* Surf...3 to 6 feet, with sets to 7 feet north of Carlsbad.
  Isolated higher sets in Orange County.

* Timing...Through Thursday.

* Impacts...Strong rip currents, longshore currents and large 
  surf will create hazardous swimming conditions. 

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.

&&

$$
187 
WHUS46 KSGX 232006
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
106 PM PDT Wed May 23 2018

...HAZARDOUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS THROUGH THURSDAY...

A long-period southerly swell will bring elevated surf and strong
rip currents to the beaches through Thursday.

CAZ043-552-240500-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180525T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
106 PM PDT Wed May 23 2018

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

* Surf...3 to 6 feet, with sets to 7 feet north of Carlsbad. 
  Isolated higher sets in Orange County. 

* Timing...Through Thursday. Beginning to subside Thursday
  evening.

* Impacts...Strong rip currents, longshore currents and large 
  surf will create hazardous swimming conditions. 

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
995 
WHUS46 KSGX 240351
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
851 PM PDT Wed May 23 2018

...HAZARDOUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS THROUGH THURSDAY...

A long-period southerly swell will bring elevated surf and strong
rip currents to the beaches through Thursday.

CAZ043-552-241300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180525T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
851 PM PDT Wed May 23 2018

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

* Surf...3 to 6 feet, with sets to 7 feet north of Carlsbad. 
  Isolated higher sets in Orange County. 

* Timing...Through Thursday. Beginning to subside Thursday 
  evening. 

* Impacts...Strong rip currents, longshore currents and large 
  surf will create hazardous swimming conditions. 

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.

&&

$$

Albright
241 
WHUS46 KSGX 241216
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
516 AM PDT Thu May 24 2018

...HAZARDOUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS THROUGH THURSDAY...

A long-period southerly swell will bring elevated surf and strong
rip currents to the beaches through this afternoon.

CAZ043-552-242100-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180525T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
516 AM PDT Thu May 24 2018

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

* Surf...3 to 6 feet, with sets to 7 feet north of Carlsbad. 
  Isolated higher sets in Orange County. 

* Timing...Through this afternoon. Surf gradually lowering
  tonight into Friday.

* Impacts...Strong rip currents, longshore currents and large 
  surf will create hazardous swimming conditions. 

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

http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
498 
WHUS46 KSGX 241545
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
845 AM PDT Thu May 24 2018

...HAZARDOUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS TODAY...

A long-period southerly swell will bring elevated surf and strong
rip currents to the beaches through this afternoon.

CAZ043-552-250100-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180525T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
845 AM PDT Thu May 24 2018

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

* Surf...3 to 6 feet, with sets to 7 feet north of Carlsbad. 
  Isolated higher sets in Orange County. 

* Timing...Through this afternoon. Surf gradually lowering 
  tonight into Friday. 

* Impacts...Strong rip currents, longshore currents and large 
  surf will create hazardous swimming conditions. 

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
916 
WHUS46 KSGX 242037
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
137 PM PDT Thu May 24 2018

...HAZARDOUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS THROUGH FRIDAY...

A long-period southerly swell will bring elevated surf and strong
rip currents to the beaches through this afternoon.

CAZ043-552-251100-
/O.EXT.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180526T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
137 PM PDT Thu May 24 2018

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

* Surf...3 to 5 feet, with sets to 6 feet north of Carlsbad. 
  Isolated higher sets in Orange County. 

* Timing...Through Friday. Surf conditions are expected to lower 
  for the weekend.

* Impacts...Strong rip currents, longshore currents and large 
  surf will create hazardous swimming conditions. 

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
097 
WHUS46 KSGX 250311
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
811 PM PDT Thu May 24 2018

...HAZARDOUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS THROUGH FRIDAY...

A long-period southerly swell will continue to bring elevated 
surf and strong rip currents to area beaches through Friday.

CAZ043-552-251300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180526T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
811 PM PDT Thu May 24 2018

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

* Surf...3 to 5 feet, with sets to 6 feet north of Carlsbad. 
  Isolated higher sets in Orange County. 

* Timing...Through Friday. Surf will decline over the weekend.

* Impacts...Strong rip currents, longshore currents and elevated 
  surf will create hazardous swimming conditions. 

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.

&&

$$

Albright
972 
WHUS46 KSGX 251254
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
554 AM PDT Fri May 25 2018

...HAZARDOUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS TODAY...

A long-period southerly swell will continue to bring elevated
surf and strong rip currents to area beaches through this
afternoon.

CAZ043-552-252100-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180526T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
554 AM PDT Fri May 25 2018

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

* Surf...3 to 5 feet, with sets to 6 feet north of Carlsbad. 
  Isolated higher sets in Orange County. 

* Timing...Through this afternoon. Surf will lower over the 
  weekend.

* Impacts...Strong rip currents, longshore currents and elevated 
  surf will create hazardous swimming conditions. 

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

http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
523 
WHUS46 KSGX 252020
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
120 PM PDT Fri May 25 2018

...HAZARDOUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS TODAY...

A long-period southerly swell will continue to bring elevated
surf and strong rip currents to area beaches through this
afternoon.

CAZ043-552-260100-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180526T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
120 PM PDT Fri May 25 2018

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

* Surf...2 to 4 feet, with sets to 5 feet in Orange County.

* Timing...Through this afternoon. Surf will lower over the
  weekend.

* Impacts...Strong rip currents, longshore currents and elevated 
  surf will create hazardous swimming conditions. 

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/sandiego

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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.