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Beach Hazards Statement 5, NWS Los Angeles, CA
NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Apr 29, 2021, 10:59 AM PDT for Los Angeles County, California. It took effect at May 1, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 42 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 29, 2021, 10:59 AM PDT (17:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 1, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- May 2, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 42 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 18:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 6.0 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 3079 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 20 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -4 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
843 WHUS46 KLOX 291759 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1059 AM PDT Thu Apr 29 2021 CAZ040-041-087-300200- /O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0005.210501T1200Z-210503T0600Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 1059 AM PDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected, especially on south facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Coast, Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The primary swell is from the south, but strong winds in the coastal waters may favor a mixed swell later in the weekend. 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. && $$ Sweet
12 follow-up statements
517 WHUS46 KLOX 300144 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 644 PM PDT Thu Apr 29 2021 CAZ040-041-087-301345- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.210501T1200Z-210503T0600Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 644 PM PDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected, especially on south facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Coast, Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The primary swell is from the south, but strong winds in the coastal waters may favor a mixed swell later in the weekend. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. && $$ Stewart
242 WHUS46 KLOX 301016 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 316 AM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021 CAZ040-041-087-301830- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.210501T1200Z-210503T0600Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 316 AM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected, especially on south facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Coast, Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The primary swell is from the south, but strong winds in the coastal waters may favor a mixed swell later in the weekend. 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. && $$ Phillips
451 WHUS46 KLOX 301656 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 956 AM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021 CAZ040-041-087-010100- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.210501T1200Z-210503T0600Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 956 AM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet, especially on south-facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Coast, Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The primary swell is from the south, but strong winds in the coastal waters may favor a mixed swell later in the weekend. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Stay off rock jetties as they can be deadly in such conditions when waves can knock people into the water. && $$ Kj
945 WHUS46 KLOX 302210 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 310 PM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021 CAZ040-041-087-010615- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.210501T1200Z-210503T0600Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 310 PM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet, especially on south-facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Coast, Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The primary swell is from the south, but strong winds in the coastal waters may favor a mixed swell later in the weekend. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Stay off rock jetties as they can be deadly in such conditions when waves can knock people into the water. && $$ Kj
674 WHUS46 KLOX 010253 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 753 PM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021 CAZ040-041-087-011100- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.210501T1200Z-210503T0600Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 753 PM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM PDT SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet, especially on south-facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Coast, Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Saturday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The primary swell is from the south, but strong winds in the coastal waters may favor a mixed swell later in the weekend. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Stay off rock jetties as they can be deadly in such conditions when waves can knock people into the water. && $$ Kj
096 WHUS46 KLOX 010908 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 208 AM PDT Sat May 1 2021 CAZ040-041-087-012030- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.210501T1200Z-210503T0600Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 208 AM PDT Sat May 1 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet, especially on south-facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Coast, Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The primary swell is from the south, but strong winds in the coastal waters may favor a mixed swell later in the weekend. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Stay off rock jetties as they can be deadly in such conditions when waves can knock people into the water. && $$
969 WHUS46 KLOX 012010 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 110 PM PDT Sat May 1 2021 CAZ040-041-087-021300- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210503T0600Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 110 PM PDT Sat May 1 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet, especially on south-facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Coast, Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The primary swell is from the south, but strong winds in the coastal waters may favor a mixed swell later in the weekend. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Stay off rock jetties as they can be deadly in such conditions when waves can knock people into the water. && $$
634 WHUS46 KLOX 021231 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 531 AM PDT Sun May 2 2021 CAZ040-041-087-022045- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210503T0600Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 531 AM PDT Sun May 2 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet, especially on south-facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Coast, 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The primary swell is from the south, but strong winds in the coastal waters may favor a mixed swell this afternoon and evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Stay off rock jetties as they can be deadly in such conditions when waves can knock people into the water. && $$
226 WHUS46 KLOX 021624 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 924 AM PDT Sun May 2 2021 CAZ040-041-087-030030- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210503T0600Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 924 AM PDT Sun May 2 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet, especially on south-facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Coast, Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The primary swell is from the south, but strong winds in the coastal waters may favor a mixed swell this afternoon and evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Stay off rock jetties as they can be deadly in such conditions when waves can knock people into the water. && $$ Kj
875 WHUS46 KLOX 030151 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 651 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021 CAZ040-041-087-030600- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210503T0600Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 651 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet, especially on south-facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Coast, Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The primary swell is from the south, but strong winds in the coastal waters may favor a mixed swell this afternoon and evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Stay off rock jetties as they can be deadly in such conditions when waves can knock people into the water. && $$ Kj
629 WHUS46 KLOX 030339 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 839 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021 CAZ040-041-087-030600- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210503T0600Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 839 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet, especially on south-facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Coast, Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The primary swell is from the south, but strong winds in the coastal waters may favor a mixed swell. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Stay off rock jetties as they can be deadly in such conditions when waves can knock people into the water. && $$ Kj
345 WHUS46 KLOX 030609 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1109 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021 CAZ040-041-087-030715- /O.EXP.KLOX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210503T0600Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands- 1109 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Los Angeles, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 9:22 AM PDT | Gale Watch | LOX | 30 hr |
Nearby
Beach Hazards Statements in California, 2021Every beach hazards statement in 2021
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.