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Beach Hazards Statement 7, NWS San Diego, CA

April 29, 2021Orange County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Apr 29, 2021, 12:28 PM PDT for Orange County, California. It took effect at May 1, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 39 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 29, 2021, 12:28 PM PDT (19:28 UTC)
In effect from
May 1, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 2, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT
In force
39 hr
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 19:32 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 12:00Z, 7.5 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 12:00Z on 2021-04-29Temperature 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 2021-04-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 20 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
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

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The text

As transmitted.

995 
WHUS46 KSGX 291928
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1228 PM PDT Thu Apr 29 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ORANGE COUNTY THIS WEEKEND...

CAZ552-300515-
/O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0007.210501T1200Z-210503T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
1228 PM PDT Thu Apr 29 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement...which is in effect from late Friday night
through Sunday evening. 

* Waves and Surf...4 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Early Saturday through Sunday evening. Highest surf
  expected Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.

* Impacts...Strong rip currents and dangerous swimming conditions.
  Larger waves can wash people off beaches and rocks near the
  water's edge.

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
10 follow-up statements
877 
WHUS46 KSGX 300433
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
933 PM PDT Thu Apr 29 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ORANGE COUNTY THIS WEEKEND...

CAZ552-301300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.210501T1200Z-210503T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
933 PM PDT Thu Apr 29 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* Waves and Surf...4 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Early Saturday through Sunday evening. Highest surf 
  expected Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. 

* Impacts...Strong rip currents and dangerous swimming 
  conditions. Larger waves can wash people off beaches and rocks 
  near the water's edge. 

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
555 
WHUS46 KSGX 301116
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
416 AM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ORANGE COUNTY THIS WEEKEND...

CAZ552-302100-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.210501T1200Z-210503T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
416 AM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...4 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Early Saturday through Sunday evening. Highest surf 
  expected Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. 

* Impacts...Strong rip currents and dangerous swimming 
  conditions. Larger waves can wash people off beaches and rocks 
  near the water's edge. 

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.

&&

$$

Rodriguez

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
359 
WHUS46 KSGX 301951
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1251 PM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ORANGE COUNTY THIS WEEKEND...

CAZ552-010515-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.210501T1200Z-210503T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
1251 PM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...4 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Early Saturday through Sunday evening. Highest surf 
  expected Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. 

* Impacts...Strong rip currents and dangerous swimming 
  conditions. Larger waves can wash people off beaches and rocks 
  near the water's edge. 

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
711 
WHUS46 KSGX 010439
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
939 PM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ORANGE COUNTY THIS WEEKEND...

CAZ552-011300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.210501T1200Z-210503T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
939 PM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM PDT
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* Waves and Surf...4 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Early Saturday through Sunday evening. Highest surf 
  expected Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. 

* Impacts...Strong rip currents and dangerous swimming 
  conditions. Larger waves can wash people off beaches and rocks 
  near the water's edge. 

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
153 
WHUS46 KSGX 011244
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
544 AM PDT Sat May 1 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ORANGE COUNTY THIS WEEKEND...

CAZ552-012100-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210503T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
544 AM PDT Sat May 1 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...4 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Early Saturday through Sunday evening. Highest surf 
  expected Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. 

* Impacts...Strong rip currents and dangerous swimming 
  conditions. Larger waves can wash people off beaches and rocks 
  near the water's edge. 

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.

&&

$$

Rodriguez

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
613 
WHUS46 KSGX 011901
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1201 PM PDT Sat May 1 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ORANGE COUNTY THIS WEEKEND...

CAZ552-020600-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210503T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
1201 PM PDT Sat May 1 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...4 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Through Sunday evening. The highest surf is expected
  this evening through Sunday afternoon. 

* Impacts...Strong rip currents and dangerous swimming 
  conditions. Larger waves can wash people off beaches and rocks 
  near the water's edge. 

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.

&&

$$

jmb

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
946 
WHUS46 KSGX 020253
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
753 PM PDT Sat May 1 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ORANGE COUNTY THIS WEEKEND...

CAZ552-021300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210503T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
753 PM PDT Sat May 1 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...4 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Through Sunday evening. The highest surf is expected
  tonight through Sunday afternoon. 

* Impacts...Strong rip currents and dangerous swimming 
  conditions. Larger waves can wash people off beaches and rocks 
  near the water's edge. 

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
874 
WHUS46 KSGX 021209
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
509 AM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ORANGE COUNTY THIS WEEKEND...

CAZ552-022100-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210503T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
509 AM PDT Sun May 2 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...4 to 6 feet, with local sets to 7 feet 
  possible.

* Timing...Through Sunday evening. The highest surf is expected 
  tonight through Sunday afternoon. 

* Impacts...Strong rip currents and dangerous swimming 
  conditions. Larger waves can wash people off beaches and rocks 
  near the water's edge. 

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.

&&

$$

Rodriguez

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
741 
WHUS46 KSGX 021955
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1255 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ORANGE COUNTY THIS WEEKEND...

CAZ552-030300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210503T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
1255 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...4 to 6 feet, with local sets to 7 feet 
  possible. 

* Timing...Through this evening. The highest surf is expected 
  tonight through Sunday afternoon. 

* Impacts...Strong rip currents and dangerous swimming 
  conditions. Larger waves can wash people off beaches and rocks 
  near the water's edge. 

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.

&&

$$

jmb

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
722 
WHUS46 KSGX 030251
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
751 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

CAZ552-030400-
/O.EXP.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210503T0300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
751 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Elevated surf conditions have largely subsided and the Beach
Hazards Statement will be allowed to expire at 8 PM PDT. Locally 
elevated surf conditions may still persist across Orange County 
tonight into early Monday.

&&

$$

Schenk

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego

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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.