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Beach Hazards Statement 10, NWS San Diego, CA

July 2, 2021Orange County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Jul 2, 2021, 1:46 AM PDT for Orange County, California. It took effect at Jul 3, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 2, 2021, 1:46 AM PDT (08:46 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 3, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
Jul 6, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

County Orange County, CA

The radar

The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 20 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 111 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 2021-07-02Temperature 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 2021-07-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 11 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
2087 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
7 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
11 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-11 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

973 
WHUS46 KSGX 020846
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
146 AM PDT Fri Jul 2 2021

CAZ552-021700-
/O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0010.210703T1800Z-210707T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
146 AM PDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 5 feet. Highest surf on south
  facing beaches.

* Timing...Saturday morning through Tuesday evening.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$

Connolly

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
14 follow-up statements
196 
WHUS46 KSGX 022019
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
119 PM PDT Fri Jul 2 2021

CAZ552-030500-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.210703T1800Z-210707T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
119 PM PDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 5 feet. Highest surf on south 
  facing beaches. 

* Timing...Saturday morning through Tuesday evening.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$

Schenk

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
053 
WHUS46 KSGX 030413
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
913 PM PDT Fri Jul 2 2021

CAZ552-031300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.210703T1800Z-210707T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
913 PM PDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with sets to 6 feet. 
  Highest surf on south facing beaches. 

* Timing...Saturday morning through Tuesday evening.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning 
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use 
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a 
lifeguard.

&&

$$

APR

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
494 
WHUS46 KSGX 031213
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
513 AM PDT Sat Jul 3 2021

CAZ552-032100-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.210703T1800Z-210707T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
513 AM PDT Sat Jul 3 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with sets to 6 feet. 
  Highest surf on south facing beaches. 

* Timing...This morning through Tuesday evening.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$

Connolly

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
587 
WHUS46 KSGX 032032
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
132 PM PDT Sat Jul 3 2021

CAZ552-040500-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210707T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
132 PM PDT Sat Jul 3 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with sets to 6 feet. 
  Highest surf on south facing beaches. 

* Timing...Through Tuesday evening.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$

Maxwell
352 
WHUS46 KSGX 040350
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
850 PM PDT Sat Jul 3 2021

CAZ552-041315-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210707T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
850 PM PDT Sat Jul 3 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 feet.
  Highest surf on south facing beaches. 

* Timing...Through Tuesday evening.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
816 
WHUS46 KSGX 041237
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
537 AM PDT Sun Jul 4 2021

CAZ552-042045-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210707T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
537 AM PDT Sun Jul 4 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 
  feet. Highest surf on south facing beaches. 

* Timing...Through Tuesday evening.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$

Connolly

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
161 
WHUS46 KSGX 042051
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
151 PM PDT Sun Jul 4 2021

CAZ552-050600-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210707T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
151 PM PDT Sun Jul 4 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 
  feet. Highest surf on south facing beaches. 

* Timing...Through Tuesday evening.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$

CO

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
118 
WHUS46 KSGX 050432
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
932 PM PDT Sun Jul 4 2021

CAZ552-051315-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210707T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
932 PM PDT Sun Jul 4 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 
  feet. Highest surf on south facing beaches. 

* Timing...Through Tuesday evening.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
216 
WHUS46 KSGX 051201
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
501 AM PDT Mon Jul 5 2021

CAZ552-052115-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210707T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
501 AM PDT Mon Jul 5 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 
  feet. Highest surf on south facing beaches. 

* Timing...Through Tuesday evening.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
965 
WHUS46 KSGX 052008
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
108 PM PDT Mon Jul 5 2021

CAZ552-060500-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210707T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
108 PM PDT Mon Jul 5 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 
  feet. Highest surf on south facing beaches. 

* Timing...Through Tuesday evening.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$

APR

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
887 
WHUS46 KSGX 060452
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
952 PM PDT Mon Jul 5 2021

CAZ552-061300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210707T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
952 PM PDT Mon Jul 5 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 
  feet. Highest surf on south facing beaches. 

* Timing...Through Tuesday evening.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$

Maxwell
376 
WHUS46 KSGX 061212
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
512 AM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021

CAZ552-062015-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210707T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
512 AM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 
  feet. Highest surf on south facing beaches. 

* Timing...Through this evening.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
185 
WHUS46 KSGX 062029
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
129 PM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021

CAZ552-070300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210707T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
129 PM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 5 feet. Highest surf on south 
  facing beaches. 

* Timing...Through this evening.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$

APR

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
411 
WHUS46 KSGX 070318
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
818 PM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021

CAZ552-070430-
/O.EXP.KSGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210707T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
818 PM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

The south swell will diminish tonight and Wednesday, with the rip
current risk falling to moderate by Wednesday.

$$

Maxwell

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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.