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Beach Hazards Statement 1, NWS Los Angeles, CA

January 12, 2021Los Angeles County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Jan 12, 2021, 2:24 AM PST for Los Angeles County, California. It was in force for 43 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 12, 2021, 2:24 AM PST (10:24 UTC)
Expired
Jan 13, 2021, 9:00 PM PST
In force
43 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 10:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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Vandenberg AFB, CA (KVBG), launched 00:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 214 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, Vandenberg AFB, CA at 00:00Z on 2021-01-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
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HodographHodograph, Vandenberg AFB, CA at 00:00Z on 2021-01-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 45 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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Mixed-layer LCL
2123 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
10 kt
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45 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
6 m²/s²
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The text

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550 
WHUS46 KLOX 121024
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
224 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

CAZ040-130030-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
224 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet today, increasing to
  6 to 10 feet tonight and Wednesday with dangerous rip currents,
  largest for west and northwest- facing shores. Surf may drop
  below advisory level briefly early today. 

* WHERE...Ventura County Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-130030-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
224 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 12 to 18 feet with dangerous rip
  currents will continue through mid Wednesday evening. Surf will
  lower to 8 to 12 feet this morning. largest for west and
  northwest-facing shores. 

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Central Coast and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ041-087-130030-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0001.210112T1024Z-210114T0500Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
224 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf 3 to 6 feet. Local sets to 7 feet for Wednesday. Highest
  surf across exposed west facing beaches.

* WHERE...Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa 
  Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ039-130030-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0001.210112T1024Z-210114T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
224 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf 3 to 6 feet. Local sets to 7 feet for Wednesday. Highest
  surf across exposed west facing beaches. 

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County South Coast.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

Kaplan
5 follow-up statements
873 
WHUS46 KLOX 122219
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
219 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

CAZ040-131200-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
219 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet today, increasing to
  6 to 10 feet tonight and Wednesday with dangerous rip currents,
  largest for west and northwest-facing shores. 

* WHERE...Ventura County Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-131200-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
219 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 12 to 18 feet with dangerous rip
  currents will continue through mid Wednesday evening. Largest 
  for west and northwest- facing shores.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Central Coast and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ041-087-131200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
219 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf 3 to 6 feet. Local sets to 7 feet for Wednesday. 
  Highest surf across exposed west facing beaches.

* WHERE...Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa 
  Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ039-131200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
219 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf 3 to 6 feet. Local sets to 7 feet for Wednesday. 
  Highest surf across exposed west facing beaches.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County South Coast.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

RAT
125 
WHUS46 KLOX 130942
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
142 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

CAZ034-035-131800-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210115T0100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
142 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 12 to 18 feet with dangerous rip
  currents will continue through this evening, then lower to
  between 8 and 12 feet through Thursday afternoon. Largest for 
  west and northwest- facing shores.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Central Coast and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST Thursday.

* 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...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ040-131800-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
142 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet through mid evening
  with dangerous rip currents. Highest surf across exposed west
  facing beaches. 

* WHERE...Ventura County Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this 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...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ041-087-131800-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
142 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf 3 to 6 feet. Highest surf across exposed west facing 
  beaches.

* WHERE...Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa 
  Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ039-131800-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
142 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf 3 to 6 feet. Highest surf across exposed west facing
  beaches. 

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County South Coast.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

Kaplan
434 
WHUS46 KLOX 131757
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
957 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

CAZ040-140200-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
957 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet through mid evening
  with dangerous rip currents. Highest surf across exposed west
  facing beaches. Elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet is expected
  Thursday through Friday.

* WHERE...Ventura County Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this 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...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-140200-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210115T0100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
957 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 12 to 18 feet with dangerous rip
  currents will continue through this evening, then lower to
  between 8 and 12 feet through Thursday afternoon. Largest for
  west and northwest- facing shores. Another large northwest swell
  will impact the coast over the weekend.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Central Coast and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST Thursday.

* 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...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ041-087-140200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
957 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf 3 to 6 feet. Highest surf across exposed west facing
  beaches. Another high surf event is likely Saturday.

* WHERE...Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa 
  Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ039-140200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
957 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf 3 to 6 feet. Highest surf across exposed west 
  facing beaches. Another high surf event is possible Saturday.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County South Coast.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

Sweet
130 
WHUS46 KLOX 140055
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
455 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

CAZ040-140500-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
455 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet through mid evening 
  with dangerous rip currents. Highest surf across exposed west 
  facing beaches. Elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet is expected 
  Thursday through Friday.

* WHERE...Ventura County Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this 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...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-140900-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210115T0100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
455 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet with dangerous rip
  currents will continue through late this evening, then lowering 
  to between 8 and 12 feet through Thursday afternoon. Largest for
  west and northwest- facing shores. Another large northwest 
  swell will impact the coast over the weekend.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Central Coast and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST Thursday.

* 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...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ041-087-140500-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
455 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf 3 to 6 feet. Local sets to 7 feet on the most exposed west
  facing beaches. Another high surf event is likely Saturday.

* WHERE...Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa 
  Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ039-140500-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
455 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf 3 to 6 feet, highest on exposed southwest facing beaches. 
  Another high surf event is possible Saturday.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County South Coast.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$
433 
WHUS46 KLOX 140435
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
835 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

CAZ040-140545-
/O.EXP.KLOX.SU.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
835 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Surf has subsided below advisory levels.

$$

CAZ041-087-140545-
/O.EXP.KLOX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
835 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Surf is subsiding across the area.

$$

CAZ039-140545-
/O.EXP.KLOX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
835 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Surf is subsiding across the area.

$$

CAZ034-035-141300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210115T0100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
835 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet with dangerous 
  rip currents will continue through late this evening, then 
  lowering to between 8 and 12 feet through Thursday afternoon. 
  Largest for west and northwest- facing shores. Another large 
  northwest swell will impact the coast over the weekend.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Central Coast and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST Thursday.

* 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...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

Smith

The office that day

Everything else NWS Los Angeles, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 12, 1:32 AM PSTDense Fog AdvisoryLOX4 hr
Jan 12, 8:09 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOX3 days

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Sources

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