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Beach Hazards Statement 6, NWS Los Angeles, CA

May 18, 2021Los Angeles County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this beach hazards statement at May 18, 2021, 1:43 PM PDT for Los Angeles County, California. It took effect at May 19, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 18, 2021, 1:43 PM PDT (20:43 UTC)
In effect from
May 19, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 23, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
In force
4 days
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 20:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 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 12:00Z on 2021-05-18Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-05-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 5 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
497 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
5 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
106 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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361 
WHUS46 KLOX 182043
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
143 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

CAZ040-041-087-190445-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0006.210519T1800Z-210521T1800Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
143 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Southwest facing beaches of Ventura County Coast, Los 
  Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$

CAZ039-190445-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0006.210519T1800Z-210521T1800Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
143 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...West facing beaches of Santa Barbara County South 
  Coast.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Friday 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
15 follow-up statements
499 
WHUS46 KLOX 190232
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
732 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

CAZ039-190345-
/O.CAN.KLOX.BH.S.0006.210519T1800Z-210521T1800Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
732 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

Surf is expected to build to 2-3 feet but strong rip currents are
not anticipated.

$$

CAZ040-041-087-191230-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.210519T1800Z-210521T1800Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
732 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY
MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. Surf may increase some Friday into
  the weekend with a chance of reaching advisory levels. 

* WHERE...Southwest facing beaches of Ventura County Coast, Los 
  Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Friday 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
374 
WHUS46 KLOX 191211
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
511 AM PDT Wed May 19 2021

CAZ034-035-192015-
/O.EXB.KLOX.BH.S.0006.210519T1800Z-210522T1800Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
511 AM PDT Wed May 19 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are expected
  due to elevated surf of 6 to 9 feet. Surf may increase some
  Thursday night and Friday, possibly reaching High Surf Advisory
  levels.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT this morning through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-192015-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0006.210519T1800Z-210522T1800Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
511 AM PDT Wed May 19 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are expected
  due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. Surf may increase some
  Friday and Friday night, possibly reaching High Surf Advisory 
  levels. 

* WHERE...Southwest facing beaches of Ventura County Coast, Los 
  Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT this morning through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
824 
WHUS46 KLOX 191954
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1254 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

CAZ040-041-087-200400-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210522T1800Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
1254 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are expected 
  due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. Surf may increase some 
  Friday and Friday night, possibly reaching High Surf Advisory 
  levels.

* WHERE...Southwest facing beaches of Ventura County Coast, Los 
  Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-200400-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210522T1800Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
1254 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are expected 
  due to elevated surf of 6 to 9 feet. Surf may increase some 
  Thursday night and Friday, possibly reaching High Surf 
  Advisory levels.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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
144 
WHUS46 KLOX 201146
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
446 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

CAZ040-041-087-202300-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210522T1800Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
446 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are expected 
  due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. Surf may increase some 
  Friday and Friday night, possibly reaching High Surf Advisory 
  levels.

* WHERE...South and southwest facing beaches of the Ventura County
  Coast, the Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa 
  Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-202300-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210522T1800Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
446 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are expected
  due to elevated surf of 6 to 9 feet. Surf may increase some late
  tonight and Friday, possibly reaching High Surf Advisory 
  levels.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
362 
WHUS46 KLOX 202241
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
341 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

CAZ040-041-087-210900-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210522T1800Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
341 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are expected 
  due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. Surf may increase some 
  Friday and Friday night, possibly reaching High Surf Advisory 
  levels.

* WHERE...South and southwest facing beaches of the Ventura 
  County Coast, the Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and 
  Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-210900-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210522T1800Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
341 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are expected 
  due to elevated surf of 6 to 9 feet. Surf may increase some 
  late tonight and Friday, possibly reaching High Surf Advisory 
  levels.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

Hall
572 
WHUS46 KLOX 210756
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1256 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

CAZ040-041-087-211800-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
1256 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are expected
  due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. 

* WHERE...South and southwest facing beaches of the Ventura 
  County Coast, the Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and 
  Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-211800-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
1256 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are expected
  due to elevated surf of 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
894 
WHUS46 KLOX 211639
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
939 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

CAZ040-041-087-220045-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
939 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...South and southwest facing beaches of the Ventura 
  County Coast, the Los Angeles County Coast, and Catalina and 
  Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of drowning. There will be 
  dangerous rip currents that 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. Stay off rock jetties as they can be 
deadly in such conditions when waves break over them.

If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the 
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.
If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-220045-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
939 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of drowning. There will be 
  dangerous rip currents that 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. Stay off rock jetties as they can be 
deadly in such conditions when waves break over them.

If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the 
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.
If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
Kj
857 
WHUS46 KLOX 212148
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
248 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

CAZ040-041-087-220600-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
248 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...South and southwest facing beaches of the Ventura 
  County Coast, the Los Angeles County Coast, and Catalina and 
  Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of drowning. There will 
  be dangerous rip currents that 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. Stay off rock jetties as they can
be deadly in such conditions when waves break over them.

If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against
the current. If able, swim in a direction following the
shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave
for help.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-220600-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
248 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of drowning. There will 
  be dangerous rip currents that 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. Stay off rock jetties as they can
be deadly in such conditions when waves break over them.

If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against
the current. If able, swim in a direction following the
shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave
for help.

&&

$$
333 
WHUS46 KLOX 220543
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1043 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

CAZ040-041-087-221345-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
1043 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...South and southwest facing beaches of the Ventura 
  County Coast, the Los Angeles County Coast, and Catalina and 
  Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of drowning. There will 
  be dangerous rip currents that 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. Stay off rock jetties as they can
be deadly in such conditions when waves break over them.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-221345-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
1043 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of drowning. There will 
  be dangerous rip currents that 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. Stay off rock jetties as they can
be deadly in such conditions when waves break over them.

&&

$$
991 
WHUS46 KLOX 221256
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
556 AM PDT Sat May 22 2021

CAZ040-041-087-222100-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
556 AM PDT Sat May 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...South and southwest facing beaches of the Ventura 
  County Coast, the Los Angeles County Coast, and Catalina and 
  Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of drowning. There will 
  be dangerous rip currents that 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. Stay off rock jetties as they can
be deadly in such conditions when waves break over them.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-222100-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
556 AM PDT Sat May 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of drowning. There will be
  dangerous rip currents that 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. Stay off rock jetties as they can
be deadly in such conditions when waves break over them.

&&

$$

CK
202 
WHUS46 KLOX 222113
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
213 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

CAZ040-041-087-230515-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
213 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...South and southwest facing beaches of the Ventura 
  County Coast, the Los Angeles County Coast, and Catalina and 
  Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of drowning. There will 
  be dangerous rip currents that 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. Stay off rock jetties as they can
be deadly in such conditions when waves break over them.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-230515-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
213 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of drowning. There will 
  be dangerous rip currents that 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. Stay off rock jetties as they can
be deadly in such conditions when waves break over them.

&&

$$

Sweet
351 
WHUS46 KLOX 230414
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
914 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

CAZ040-041-087-231200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
914 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...South and southwest facing beaches of the Ventura 
  County Coast, the Los Angeles County Coast, and Catalina and 
  Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of drowning. There will 
  be dangerous rip currents that 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. Stay off rock jetties as they can
be deadly in such conditions when waves break over them.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-231200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
914 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of drowning. There will 
  be dangerous rip currents that 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. Stay off rock jetties as they can
be deadly in such conditions when waves break over them.

&&

$$

Sweet
422 
WHUS46 KLOX 231021
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
321 AM PDT Sun May 23 2021

CAZ040-041-087-231800-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
321 AM PDT Sun May 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...South and southwest facing beaches of the Ventura 
  County Coast, the Los Angeles County Coast, and Catalina and 
  Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of drowning. There will 
  be dangerous rip currents that 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. Stay off rock jetties as they can
be deadly in such conditions when waves break over them.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-231800-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
321 AM PDT Sun May 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of drowning. There will 
  be dangerous rip currents that 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. Stay off rock jetties as they can
be deadly in such conditions when waves break over them.

&&

$$

Phillips
660 
WHUS46 KLOX 231611
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
911 AM PDT Sun May 23 2021

CAZ040-041-087-231800-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
911 AM PDT Sun May 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...South and southwest facing beaches of the Ventura 
  County Coast, the Los Angeles County Coast, and Catalina and 
  Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of drowning. There will 
  be dangerous rip currents that 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. Stay off rock jetties as they can
be deadly in such conditions when waves break over them.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-231800-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
911 AM PDT Sun May 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of drowning. There will 
  be dangerous rip currents that 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. Stay off rock jetties as they can
be deadly in such conditions when waves break over them.

&&

$$
Kj
466 
WHUS46 KLOX 231807
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1107 AM PDT Sun May 23 2021

CAZ034-035-240215-
/O.EXP.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0007.210523T1807Z-210524T0400Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
1107 AM PDT Sun May 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf of 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-240215-
/O.EXP.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210523T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0007.210523T1807Z-210524T0400Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
1107 AM PDT Sun May 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf of 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

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.

&&

$$
Kj

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 17, 5:16 PM PDTWind AdvisoryLOX5 hr
May 18, 2:54 AM PDTGale WarningLOX4 days
May 18, 2:54 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOX3 days
May 18, 3:50 AM PDTHigh Wind WarningLOX25 hr
May 18, 3:50 AM PDTWind AdvisoryLOX41 hr
May 18, 2:12 PM PDTGale WatchLOX13 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.