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Beach Hazards Statement 8, NWS San Diego, CA

November 12, 2020Orange County, San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Nov 12, 2020, 1:57 PM PST for Orange County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Nov 14, 2020, 5:00 AM PST. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 12, 2020, 1:57 PM PST (21:57 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 14, 2020, 5:00 AM PST
Expired
Nov 17, 2020, 12:00 PM PST
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

Counties Orange County, CA, San Diego County, CA

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Yuma Prvg Ground, AZ (K1Y7), launched 12:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 284 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.

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818 
WHUS46 KSGX 122157
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
157 PM PST Thu Nov 12 2020

...MINOR COASTAL OVERFLOW POSSIBLE SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY DUE TO
ASTRONOMICAL HIGH TIDES...

.High astronomical tides of 6.6 to 6.8 feet will occur each
morning from Saturday November 14 through Tuesday November 17.
This will bring a risk of minor coastal overflow, mainly to low-
lying beach parking lots.

CAZ043-552-130600-
/O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0008.201114T1300Z-201117T2000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
157 PM PST Thu Nov 12 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

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

* Tides...La Jolla: 6.6 feet at 743 AM Saturday, 6.8 feet at 820
  AM Sunday, 6.8 feet at 858 AM Monday, and 6.6 feet at 940 AM 
  Tuesday
 
* Surf...Mostly 4 feet or less

* Timing...Saturday November 14 through Tuesday November 17

* Impacts...Minor coastal overflow could result in water in some
  beach parking lots and other low-lying immediate coast
  locations. Beaches most prone include Sunset, Seal, Newport,
  Oceanside, Cardiff, La Jolla Shores and Imperial.

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
12 follow-up statements
786 
WHUS46 KSGX 130442
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
842 PM PST Thu Nov 12 2020

...MINOR COASTAL OVERFLOW POSSIBLE SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY DUE
TO ASTRONOMICAL HIGH TIDES...

.High astronomical tides will occur each morning from Saturday 
November 14 through Tuesday November 17. This will bring a risk of
minor coastal overflow, mainly to low-lying beach parking lots.

CAZ043-552-131400-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.201114T1300Z-201117T2000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
842 PM PST Thu Nov 12 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* Tides...La Jolla: 6.6 feet at 743 AM Saturday, 6.8 feet at 820
  AM Sunday, 6.8 feet at 858 AM Monday, and 6.6 feet at 940 AM
  Tuesday.

* Surf...Mostly 4 feet or less.

* Timing...Saturday November 14 through Tuesday November 17

* Impacts...Minor coastal overflow could result in water in some 
  beach parking lots and other low-lying immediate coast 
  locations. Beaches most prone include Sunset, Seal, Newport, 
  Oceanside, Cardiff, La Jolla Shores and Imperial. 

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
133 
WHUS46 KSGX 131340
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
540 AM PST Fri Nov 13 2020

...MINOR COASTAL OVERFLOW POSSIBLE SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY DUE
TO ASTRONOMICAL HIGH TIDES...

.High astronomical tides will occur each morning from Saturday
November 14 through Tuesday November 17. This will bring a risk
of minor coastal overflow, mainly to low-lying beach parking
lots.

CAZ043-552-132200-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.201114T1300Z-201117T2000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
540 AM PST Fri Nov 13 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* Tides...La Jolla: 6.6 feet at 743 AM Saturday, 6.8 feet at 820
  AM Sunday, 6.8 feet at 858 AM Monday, and 6.6 feet at 940 AM
  Tuesday. Newport Beach: 6.7 feet at 746 AM Saturday, 6.9 feet at
  823 AM Sunday, 6.9 feet at 902 AM Monday, and 6.6 feet at 944 AM
  Tuesday. 

* Surf...Mostly 4 feet or less.

* Timing...Saturday November 14 through Tuesday November 17

* Impacts...Minor coastal overflow could result in water in some 
  beach parking lots and other low-lying immediate coast 
  locations. Beaches most prone include Sunset, Seal, Newport, 
  Oceanside, Cardiff, La Jolla Shores and Imperial. 

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
031 
WHUS46 KSGX 132126
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
126 PM PST Fri Nov 13 2020

...MINOR COASTAL OVERFLOW POSSIBLE SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY DUE
TO ASTRONOMICAL HIGH TIDES...

.High astronomical tides will occur each morning from Saturday
November 14 through Tuesday November 17. This will bring a risk
of minor coastal overflow, mainly to low-lying beach parking
lots.

CAZ043-552-140600-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.201114T1300Z-201117T2000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
126 PM PST Fri Nov 13 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* Tides...La Jolla: 6.6 feet at 743 AM Saturday, 6.8 feet at 820 
  AM Sunday, 6.8 feet at 858 AM Monday, and 6.6 feet at 940 AM 
  Tuesday. Newport Beach: 6.7 feet at 746 AM Saturday, 6.9 feet 
  at 823 AM Sunday, 6.9 feet at 902 AM Monday, and 6.6 feet at 
  944 AM Tuesday. 

* Surf...Mostly 4 feet or less.

* Timing...Saturday November 14 through Tuesday November 17

* Impacts...Minor coastal overflow could result in water in some 
  beach parking lots and other low-lying immediate coastal 
  locations. Beaches most prone include Sunset, Seal, Newport, 
  Oceanside, Cardiff, La Jolla Shores and Imperial. 

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
916 
WHUS46 KSGX 140423
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
823 PM PST Fri Nov 13 2020

...MINOR COASTAL OVERFLOW POSSIBLE SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY DUE
TO ASTRONOMICAL HIGH TIDES...

.High astronomical tides will occur each morning from Saturday
November 14 through Tuesday November 17. This will bring a risk
of minor coastal overflow, mainly to low-lying beach parking
lots.

CAZ043-552-141400-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.201114T1300Z-201117T2000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
823 PM PST Fri Nov 13 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM PST
SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* Tides...La Jolla: 6.6 feet at 743 AM Saturday, 6.8 feet at 820 
  AM Sunday, 6.8 feet at 858 AM Monday, and 6.6 feet at 940 AM 
  Tuesday. Newport Beach: 6.7 feet at 746 AM Saturday, 6.9 feet 
  at 823 AM Sunday, 6.9 feet at 902 AM Monday, and 6.6 feet at 
  944 AM Tuesday. 

* Surf...Mostly 4 feet or less.

* Timing...Saturday November 14 through Tuesday November 17

* Impacts...Minor coastal overflow could result in water in some 
  beach parking lots and other low-lying immediate coastal 
  locations. Beaches most prone include Sunset, Seal, Newport, 
  Oceanside, Cardiff, La Jolla Shores and Imperial. 

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
973 
WHUS46 KSGX 141331
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
531 AM PST Sat Nov 14 2020

...MINOR COASTAL OVERFLOW POSSIBLE SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY DUE
TO ASTRONOMICAL HIGH TIDES...

.High astronomical tides will occur each morning from Saturday
November 14 through Tuesday November 17. This will bring a risk
of minor coastal overflow, mainly to low-lying beach parking
lots.

CAZ043-552-142200-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-201117T2000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
531 AM PST Sat Nov 14 2020

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

* Tides...La Jolla: 6.6 feet at 743 AM Saturday, 6.8 feet at 820 
  AM Sunday, 6.8 feet at 858 AM Monday, and 6.6 feet at 940 AM 
  Tuesday. Newport Beach: 6.7 feet at 746 AM Saturday, 6.9 feet 
  at 823 AM Sunday, 6.9 feet at 902 AM Monday, and 6.6 feet at 
  944 AM Tuesday. 

* Surf...Mostly 4 feet or less.

* Timing...Saturday November 14 through Tuesday November 17

* Impacts...Minor coastal overflow could result in water in some 
  beach parking lots and other low-lying immediate coastal 
  locations. Beaches most prone include Sunset, Seal, Newport, 
  Oceanside, Cardiff, La Jolla Shores and Imperial. 

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
894 
WHUS46 KSGX 150558
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
958 PM PST Sat Nov 14 2020

...MINOR COASTAL OVERFLOW POSSIBLE THROUGH TUESDAY DUE TO 
ASTRONOMICAL HIGH TIDES...

.High astronomical tides will occur each morning through Tuesday.
This will bring a risk of minor coastal overflow, mainly to low- 
lying beach parking lots.

CAZ043-552-151400-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-201117T2000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
958 PM PST Sat Nov 14 2020

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

* Tides...La Jolla: 6.8 feet at 820 AM Sunday, 6.8 feet at 858 AM
  Monday, and 6.6 feet at 940 AM Tuesday. Newport Beach: 6.9 feet
  at 823 AM Sunday, 6.9 feet at 902 AM Monday, and 6.6 feet at 
  944 AM Tuesday. 

* Surf...Around 4 feet or less.

* Timing...Through Tuesday.

* Impacts...Minor coastal overflow could result in water in some 
  beach parking lots and other low-lying immediate coastal 
  locations. Beaches most prone include Sunset, Seal, Newport, 
  Oceanside, Cardiff, La Jolla Shores and Imperial. 

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
075 
WHUS46 KSGX 151340
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
540 AM PST Sun Nov 15 2020

...MINOR COASTAL OVERFLOW POSSIBLE THROUGH TUESDAY DUE TO
ASTRONOMICAL HIGH TIDES...

.High astronomical tides will occur each morning through Tuesday.
This will bring a risk of minor coastal overflow, mainly to low-
lying beach parking lots.

CAZ043-552-152200-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-201117T2000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
540 AM PST Sun Nov 15 2020

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

* Tides...La Jolla: 6.8 feet at 820 AM Sunday, 6.8 feet at 858 
  AM Monday, and 6.6 feet at 940 AM Tuesday. Newport Beach: 6.9 
  feet at 823 AM Sunday, 6.9 feet at 902 AM Monday, and 6.6 feet 
  at 944 AM Tuesday. 

* Surf...4 feet or less.

* Timing...Through Tuesday.

* Impacts...Minor coastal overflow could result in water in some 
  beach parking lots and other low-lying immediate coastal 
  locations. Beaches most prone include Sunset, Seal, Newport, 
  Oceanside, Cardiff, La Jolla Shores and Imperial. 

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
936 
WHUS46 KSGX 152035
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1235 PM PST Sun Nov 15 2020

...KING TIDES MONDAY AND TUESDAY MORNING MAY RESULT IN MINOR 
COASTAL FLOODING...

.High tides near 6.8 feet Monday and Tuesday morning will bring a
risk of minor coastal flooding to beach parking lots and low 
lying roads near the beach.

CAZ043-552-161415-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-201117T2000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
1235 PM PST Sun Nov 15 2020

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

* Tides...La Jolla: 6.8 feet at 858 AM Monday, and 6.6 feet at 940
  AM Tuesday. Newport Beach: 6.9 feet at 902 AM Monday, and 6.6 
  feet at 944 AM Tuesday. 

* Surf...2 to 4 feet. The modest surf and swell will limit the 
  water run up. 

* Timing...Monday morning and Tuesday morning.

* Impacts...Minor coastal overflow could result in water in some
  beach parking lots and other low-lying immediate coastal
  locations. Beaches most prone to flooding include Sunset, Seal,
  Newport, Oceanside, Cardiff, La Jolla Shores and Imperial. 

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.

&&

$$

Moede
264 
WHUS46 KSGX 160936
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
136 AM PST Mon Nov 16 2020

...KING TIDES DURING MORNINGS TODAY AND TUESDAY MAY RESULT IN 
MINOR COASTAL FLOODING...

CAZ043-552-162200-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-201117T2000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
136 AM PST Mon Nov 16 2020

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

* Tides...La Jolla: 6.8 feet at 858 AM today, and 6.6 feet at 940
  AM Tuesday. Newport Beach: 6.9 feet at 902 AM today, and 6.6 
  feet at 944 AM Tuesday. 

* Surf...2 to 3 feet with sets to 4 feet. The modest surf and 
  swell will limit the water run up. 

* Timing...This morning and Tuesday morning.

* Impacts...Minor coastal overflow could result in water in some 
  beach parking lots and other low-lying immediate coastal 
  locations. Beaches most prone to flooding include Sunset, 
  Seal, Newport, Oceanside, Cardiff, La Jolla Shores and 
  Imperial. 

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.

&&

$$

sgx
693 
WHUS46 KSGX 162105
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
105 PM PST Mon Nov 16 2020

...KING TIDES DURING MORNINGS TODAY AND TUESDAY MAY RESULT IN
MINOR COASTAL FLOODING...

CAZ043-552-171200-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-201117T2000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
105 PM PST Mon Nov 16 2020

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

* Tides...High tide at La Jolla will be 6.6 feet at 940 AM
  Tuesday. At Newport Beach the high tide will be 6.5 feet at 944
  AM Tuesday.
  

* Surf...2 to 3 feet with sets to 4 feet. The modest surf and 
  swell will limit the water run up. 

* Timing...Tuesday morning.

* Impacts...Beaches most prone to flooding include Sunset, Seal, 
  Newport, Oceanside, Cardiff, La Jolla Shores and Imperial.
  

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.

&&

$$

Moede
732 
WHUS46 KSGX 170933
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
133 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020

...KING TIDES THIS MORNING MAY RESULT IN MINOR COASTAL FLODING...

CAZ043-552-172000-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-201117T2000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
133 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
TODAY...

* Tides...High tide at La Jolla will be 6.6 feet at 940 AM today.
  High tide at Newport Beach will be 6.5 feet at 944 AM today.
 
* Surf...2 to 3 feet. The modest surf and swell will limit the 
  water run up. 

* Timing...this morning.

* Impacts...Beaches most prone to flooding include Sunset, Seal, 
  Newport, Oceanside, Cardiff, La Jolla Shores and Imperial. 

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.

&&

$$
080 
WHUS46 KSGX 171939
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1139 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020


CAZ043-552-172045-
/O.EXP.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-201117T2000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
1139 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY...

The king tides are now over and the likelihood of minor coastal
flooding is very small.

&&

$$


https://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.