Alert archive / California / Beach Hazards Statements in 2019
Beach Hazards Statement 7, NWS San Diego, CA
NWS San Diego, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Feb 14, 2019, 2:04 PM PST for Orange County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Feb 15, 2019, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 60 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 14, 2019, 2:04 PM PST (22:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 15, 2019, 4:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Feb 17, 2019, 4:00 PM PST
- In force
- 60 hr
- 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 22:06 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, 10.1 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 465 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 55 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 383 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 431 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
530 WHUS46 KSGX 142204 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 204 PM PST Thu Feb 14 2019 ...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND... .A long period west to northwest swell from 280 degrees will result in increasing surf impacting the Orange and San Diego County coastal areas beginning Friday. Peak surf conditions are expected during the day Saturday. CAZ043-552-151400- /O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0007.190215T1200Z-190218T0000Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 204 PM PST Thu Feb 14 2019 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Beach Hazards Statement...which is in effect from late tonight through Sunday afternoon. * Surf...Orange County beaches surf height 3 to 5 feet with sets to 6 feet Friday building to 5 to 7 feet with sets to 9 feet Saturday. San Diego County beaches surf height 4 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet Friday building to 6 to 9 feet with sets to 11 feet Saturday. The highest values will occur south of Encinitas. * Timing...Elevated surf beginning Friday. Surf levels will peak Saturday but will remain elevated through the weekend. * Impacts...Strong rip currents and risk of drowning with dangerous 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. && $$ https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
8 follow-up statements
094 WHUS46 KSGX 151351 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 551 AM PST Fri Feb 15 2019 ...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND... .A long period west-northwest swell from 290 degrees will result in elevated surf through the weekend. Peak surf conditions are expected Saturday night. CAZ043-552-152200- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-190218T0000Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 551 AM PST Fri Feb 15 2019 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * Surf...Orange County beaches surf height 3 to 5 feet with sets to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible Sunday. San Diego County beaches surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible Sunday, mainly south of Encinitas. * Timing...Through Sunday afternoon, highest late Saturday into Sunday morning. * Impacts...Strong rip currents and risk of drowning with dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ SS https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
476 WHUS46 KSGX 160553 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 953 PM PST Fri Feb 15 2019 ...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND... .A long period west-northwest swell from 290 degrees will result in elevated surf through the weekend. Peak surf conditions are expected Saturday night. CAZ043-552-161400- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-190218T0000Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 953 PM PST Fri Feb 15 2019 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * Surf...Orange County beaches surf height 3 to 5 feet with sets to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible Sunday. San Diego County beaches surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible Sunday, mainly south of Encinitas. * Timing...Through Sunday afternoon, highest Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning. * Impacts...Strong rip currents and risk of drowning with dangerous 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. && $$ jmb weather.gov/sandiego
380 WHUS46 KSGX 161337 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 537 AM PST Sat Feb 16 2019 ...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND... .A west-northwest swell from 290 degrees will result in elevated surf and strong rip currents through the weekend. Highest surf is expected tonight. CAZ043-552-162200- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-190218T0000Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 537 AM PST Sat Feb 16 2019 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * Surf...Orange County beaches surf height 3 to 5 feet with sets to 6 feet. San Diego County beaches surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sets to 8 feet possible this evening into Sunday morning, mainly south of Encinitas. * Timing...Through Sunday afternoon, highest this afternoon into Sunday morning. * Impacts...Strong rip currents and risk of drowning with dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ SS https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
983 WHUS46 KSGX 162148 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 148 PM PST Sat Feb 16 2019 ...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND... .A west-northwest swell from 290 degrees will result in elevated surf and strong rip currents through the weekend. Highest surf is expected tonight in southern San Diego County. CAZ043-552-170600- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-190218T0000Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 148 PM PST Sat Feb 16 2019 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * Surf...Orange County beaches surf height 3 to 5 feet with sets to 6 feet. San Diego County beaches surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sets to 8 feet possible this evening into Sunday morning, mainly south of Encinitas. * Timing...Through Sunday afternoon, highest this afternoon into Sunday morning. * Impacts...Strong rip currents and risk of drowning with dangerous 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. && $$ Rodriguez https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
084 WHUS46 KSGX 170421 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 821 PM PST Sat Feb 16 2019 ...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND... .A west-northwest swell from 290 degrees will result in elevated surf and strong rip currents through the weekend. Highest surf is expected tonight in southern San Diego County. CAZ043-552-171400- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-190218T0000Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 821 PM PST Sat Feb 16 2019 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * Surf...Orange County beaches surf height 3 to 5 feet with sets to 6 feet. San Diego County beaches surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sets to 8 feet possible through Sunday morning, mainly south of Encinitas. * Timing...Through Sunday afternoon, highest this afternoon into Sunday morning. * Impacts...Strong rip currents and risk of drowning with dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
319 WHUS46 KSGX 170952 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 152 AM PST Sun Feb 17 2019 ...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS THIS WEEKEND... .A west-northwest swell from 290 degrees will bring elevated surf and strong rip currents. The highest surf today is expected in southern San Diego County. CAZ043-552-180000- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-190218T0000Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 152 AM PST Sun Feb 17 2019 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * Surf...3 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet in San Diego County south of Encinitas. * Timing...Through 4 PM today. * Impacts...Strong rip currents and risk of drowning with dangerous 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. && $$ Moede https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
421 WHUS46 KSGX 170953 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 153 AM PST Sun Feb 17 2019 ...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS TODAY... .A west-northwest swell from 290 degrees will bring elevated surf and strong rip currents. The highest surf today will be in southern San Diego County. CAZ043-552-180000- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-190218T0000Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 153 AM PST Sun Feb 17 2019 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * Surf...3 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet in San Diego County south of Del Mar. * Timing...Through 4 PM today. * Impacts...Strong rip currents and risk of drowning with dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
999 WHUS46 KSGX 180013 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 413 PM PST Sun Feb 17 2019 CAZ043-552-180115- /O.EXP.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-190218T0000Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 413 PM PST Sun Feb 17 2019 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED... Surf will continue to lower overnight and the threat of strong rip currents will lower, as well. $$ JJT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2:32 AM PST | Wind Advisory | SGX | Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego | 35 hr |
| Feb 14, 3:10 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | SGX | Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino | 9 hr |
| Feb 14, 3:17 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | SGX | San Diego | 9 hr |
| Feb 14, 5:41 AM PST | Flash Flood Warning | SGX | Orange, Riverside | 5 hr |
| Feb 14, 7:39 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | SGX | Riverside, San Diego | 3 hr |
| Feb 14, 7:50 AM PST | Flash Flood Warning | SGX | Riverside, San Bernardino | 3 hr |
| Feb 14, 8:08 AM PST | Flash Flood Warning | SGX | Riverside | 3 hr |
| Feb 14, 8:56 AM PST | Flash Flood Warning | SGX | San Diego | 3 hr |
| Feb 14, 9:51 AM PST | Flash Flood Warning | SGX | Riverside | 3 hr |
| Feb 14, 10:16 AM PST | Flash Flood Warning | SGX | San Diego | 3 hr |
| Feb 14, 10:30 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SGX | San Diego | 20 hr |
| Feb 14, 10:30 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SGX | San Bernardino | 30 hr |
| Feb 14, 10:49 AM PST | Flash Flood Warning | SGX | Orange, Riverside | 3 hr |
| Feb 14, 10:59 AM PST | Areal Flood Warning | SGX | Riverside, San Bernardino | 6 hr |
| Feb 14, 10:59 AM PST | Flash Flood Warning | SGX | Riverside | 3 hr |
| Feb 14, 12:48 PM PST | Flash Flood Warning | SGX | Riverside, San Diego | 3 hr |
| Feb 14, 1:56 PM PST | Areal Flood Warning | SGX | Riverside | 3 hr |
| Feb 14, 2:12 PM PST | Areal Flood Warning | SGX | Orange, Riverside, San Diego | 3 hr |
Nearby
Beach Hazards Statements in California, 2019Every beach hazards statement in 2019
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.