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Beach Hazards Statement 12, NWS Los Angeles, CA

September 3, 2021Los Angeles County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 3, 2021, 2:00 AM PDT for Los Angeles County, California. It took effect at Sep 5, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 55 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 3, 2021, 2:00 AM PDT (09:00 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 5, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT
Expired
Sep 7, 2021, 12:00 PM PDT
In force
55 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 08:59 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, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 184 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 00:00Z on 2021-09-03Temperature 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°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2021-09-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -3 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1488 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
6 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-3 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
14 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

547 
WHUS46 KLOX 030900
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
200 AM PDT Fri Sep 3 2021

CAZ040-041-032100-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0012.210905T1200Z-210907T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
200 AM PDT Fri Sep 3 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH 
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and surf of 2 to 4 feet with 
  local sets to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Los Angeles and Ventura County Coasts.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday 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.

&&

$$

Stewart
11 follow-up statements
116 
WHUS46 KLOX 032033
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
133 PM PDT Fri Sep 3 2021

CAZ040-041-040445-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0012.210905T1200Z-210907T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
133 PM PDT Fri Sep 3 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...A long period south swell will cause dangerous rip
  currents. Fairly typical surf of 2 to 4 feet with local sets to
  5 feet is expected.

* WHERE...Los Angeles and Ventura County Coasts.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday 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
313 
WHUS46 KLOX 040441
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
941 PM PDT Fri Sep 3 2021

CAZ040-041-041245-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0012.210905T1200Z-210907T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
941 PM PDT Fri Sep 3 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...A long period south swell will cause dangerous rip 
  currents. Fairly typical surf of 2 to 4 feet with local sets 
  to 5 feet is expected.

* WHERE...Los Angeles and Ventura County Coasts.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday 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. 

* TIDES...A high tide near 4.2 feet around 915 AM Saturday
  morning. A larger high tide around 6 feet is expected around 
  815 PM Saturday night.

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.

&&

$$

Hall
985 
WHUS46 KLOX 041438
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
738 AM PDT Sat Sep 4 2021

CAZ040-041-050245-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0012.210905T1200Z-210907T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
738 AM PDT Sat Sep 4 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...A long period south swell will cause dangerous rip 
  currents. Fairly typical surf of 2 to 4 feet with local sets 
  to 5 feet is expected.

* WHERE...Los Angeles and Ventura County Coasts.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday 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
839 
WHUS46 KLOX 050158
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
658 PM PDT Sat Sep 4 2021

CAZ040-041-051200-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0012.210905T1200Z-210907T1900Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
658 PM PDT Sat Sep 4 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM PDT SUNDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...A long period south swell will cause dangerous rip
  currents. Surf will build to 3 to 4 feet with local sets to 5
  feet.

* WHERE...Los Angeles and Ventura County Coasts.

* WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Sunday through Tuesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

Smith
121 
WHUS46 KLOX 051140
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
440 AM PDT Sun Sep 5 2021

CAZ087-051945-
/O.EXA.KLOX.BH.S.0012.210905T1200Z-210907T1900Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
440 AM PDT Sun Sep 5 2021

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

* WHAT...A long period south swell will cause dangerous rip
  currents. Surf will build to 3 to 5 feet, highest on exposed
  south facing beaches.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-051945-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0012.210905T1200Z-210907T1900Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
440 AM PDT Sun Sep 5 2021

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

* WHAT...A long period south swell will cause dangerous rip
  currents. Surf will build to 3 to 5 feet, highest on exposed
  south facing beaches. 

* WHERE...Los Angeles and Ventura County Coasts.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
091 
WHUS46 KLOX 051926
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1226 PM PDT Sun Sep 5 2021

CAZ040-041-087-060330-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210907T1900Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
1226 PM PDT Sun Sep 5 2021

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

* WHAT...A long period south swell will cause dangerous rip 
  currents. Surf will build to 3 to 5 feet, highest on exposed 
  south facing beaches.

* WHERE...Los Angeles and Ventura County Coasts.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.

* 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
553 
WHUS46 KLOX 060250
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
750 PM PDT Sun Sep 5 2021

CAZ040-041-087-061100-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210907T1900Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
750 PM PDT Sun Sep 5 2021

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

* WHAT...A long period south swell will cause dangerous rip 
  currents. Surf will build to 3 to 5 feet, highest on exposed 
  south facing beaches.

* WHERE...Los Angeles and Ventura County Coasts.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

Gomberg
247 
WHUS46 KLOX 060935
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
235 AM PDT Mon Sep 6 2021

CAZ040-041-087-062230-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210907T1900Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
235 AM PDT Mon Sep 6 2021

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

* WHAT...A long period south swell will cause dangerous rip
  currents and surf of 3 to 5 feet. Surf will be highest on 
  exposed south facing beaches.

* WHERE...Los Angeles and Ventura County Coasts and Catalina and
  Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
784 
WHUS46 KLOX 062312
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
412 PM PDT Mon Sep 6 2021

CAZ040-041-087-070500-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210907T1900Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
412 PM PDT Mon Sep 6 2021

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

* WHAT...A long period south swell will cause dangerous rip 
  currents and surf of 3 to 5 feet. Surf will be highest on 
  exposed south facing beaches.

* WHERE...Los Angeles and Ventura County Coasts and Catalina and 
  Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.

* 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.

* TIDES...A high tide around 6.2 feet around 930 PM tonight. A
  smaller high tide around 5 feet is expected around 1030 AM
  Tuesday morning.

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.

&&

$$

Hall
613 
WHUS46 KLOX 070508
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1008 PM PDT Mon Sep 6 2021

CAZ040-041-087-071315-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210907T1900Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
1008 PM PDT Mon Sep 6 2021

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

* WHAT...A long period south swell will cause dangerous rip 
  currents and surf of 3 to 5 feet. Surf will be highest on 
  exposed south facing beaches.

* WHERE...Los Angeles and Ventura County Coasts and Catalina and 
  Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.

* 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.

* TIDES...A high tide around 5 feet around 1030 AM Tuesday morning
  followed by a higher high tide around 6 feet around 1015 PM
  Tuesday night.

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.

&&

$$

Hall
180 
WHUS46 KLOX 071241
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
541 AM PDT Tue Sep 7 2021

CAZ040-041-087-071900-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210907T1900Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
541 AM PDT Tue Sep 7 2021

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

* WHAT...A long period south swell will cause dangerous rip
  currents and surf of 3 to 5 feet. Surf will be highest on
  exposed south facing beaches. Surf is expected to subside this
  afternoon. 

* WHERE...Los Angeles and Ventura County Coasts and Catalina and 
  Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Until noon PDT today.

* 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.

* TIDES...A high tide around 5 feet around 1030 AM PDT this 
  morning.


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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 2, 8:53 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOX6 hr

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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.