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Beach Hazards Statement 8, NWS San Diego, CA
NWS San Diego, CA issued this beach hazards statement at May 19, 2021, 6:45 AM PDT for Orange County, California. It took effect at May 19, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 19, 2021, 6:45 AM PDT (13:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 19, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- May 24, 2021, 1:37 AM PDT
- In force
- 5 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 13:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 1.8 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 789 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 69 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
220 WHUS46 KSGX 191345 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 645 AM PDT Wed May 19 2021 CAZ552-192100- /O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0008.210519T1800Z-210524T1300Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 645 AM PDT Wed May 19 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Beach Hazards Statement...which is in effect from 11 AM PDT this morning through late Sunday night. * Waves and Surf...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are expected due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. Surf may increase Friday afternoon through Sunday, possibly reaching High Surf Advisory levels. * Timing...From 11 AM PDT this morning through late Sunday night. The highest surf will occur late Friday through Sunday. * Impacts...Strong rip currents and dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people off beaches and rocks near the water's edge, and capsize small boats nearshore. 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. && $$ Schenk https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
15 follow-up statements
959 WHUS46 KSGX 191958 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 1258 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021 CAZ552-200500- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 1258 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * Waves and Surf...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are expected due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. Surf may increase Friday afternoon through Sunday, possibly reaching High Surf Advisory levels. * Timing...Through late Sunday night. The highest surf will occur late Friday through Sunday. * Impacts...Strong rip currents and dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people off beaches and rocks near the water's edge, and capsize small boats nearshore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ Schenk https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
546 WHUS46 KSGX 200415 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 915 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021 CAZ552-201300- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 915 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * Waves and Surf...Surf 3-5 ft Thursday into Friday afternoon, increasing to 4-6 ft Friday evening into Sunday. Sets to 7 ft possible on Saturday. * Timing...Through late Sunday night. The highest surf will occur Saturday and Sunday. * 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. && $$ SS https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
389 WHUS46 KSGX 200907 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 207 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021 CAZ552-202200- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 207 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * Waves and Surf...Surf 3 to 6 feet today, building to 4 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet Friday through Sunday. * Timing...Through late Sunday night. * Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people off rocks and jetties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$
712 WHUS46 KSGX 202020 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 120 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021 CAZ552-210500- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 120 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * Waves and Surf...Surf 3 to 6 feet today, building to 4 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet Friday. Surf 5 to 7 feet with sets to 8 feet Saturday and Sunday. * Timing...Through late Sunday night. * 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. && $$ Schenk https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
252 WHUS46 KSGX 210342 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 842 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021 CAZ552-211330- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 842 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * Waves and Surf...A southerly swell from 180-190 degrees will generate surf of 4 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet Friday, increasing to 5 to 7 feet with sets to 8 feet Saturday and Sunday. Surf will slowly subside late Sunday into Monday. * Timing...Through late Sunday night. * Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people off rocks and jetties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ CO https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
429 WHUS46 KSGX 210957 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 257 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021 CAZ552-212200- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 257 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible on Saturday at south facing beaches. Surf will slowly subside late Sunday into Monday. * Timing...Through late Sunday night. * 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. && $$ https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
507 WHUS46 KSGX 212008 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 108 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021 CAZ552-220500- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 108 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible on Saturday at south facing beaches. Surf will slowly subside late Sunday into early Monday. * Timing...Through late Sunday night. * Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people off rocks and jetties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ Schenk https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
936 WHUS46 KSGX 220419 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 919 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021 CAZ552-221300- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 919 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible on Saturday at south facing beaches. Surf will slowly subside late Sunday into early Monday. * Timing...Through late Sunday night. * 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. && $$ https://www.weather.gov/sandiego jmb
773 WHUS46 KSGX 221141 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 441 AM PDT Sat May 22 2021 CAZ552-222200- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 441 AM PDT Sat May 22 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible today at south facing beaches. Surf will slowly subside late Sunday into early Monday. * Timing...Through late Sunday night. * Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people off rocks and jetties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
464 WHUS46 KSGX 222014 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 114 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021 CAZ552-230500- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 114 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible today at south facing beaches. Surf will slowly subside late Sunday into early Monday. * Timing...Through late Sunday night. * 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. && $$ Schenk https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
994 WHUS46 KSGX 230441 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 941 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021 CAZ552-231245- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 941 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Surf will slowly subside late Sunday into early Monday. * Timing...Through late Sunday night. * Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people off rocks and jetties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ jmb https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
083 WHUS46 KSGX 231028 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 328 AM PDT Sun May 23 2021 CAZ552-232200- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 328 AM PDT Sun May 23 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Surf will slowly subside late tonight into Monday morning. * Timing...Through tonight. * 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. && $$ Connolly https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
477 WHUS46 KSGX 231936 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 1236 PM PDT Sun May 23 2021 CAZ552-240500- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 1236 PM PDT Sun May 23 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet, slowly subsiding late tonight into Monday morning. * Timing...Through tonight. * Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people off rocks and jetties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
853 WHUS46 KSGX 240447 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 947 PM PDT Sun May 23 2021 CAZ552-241300- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 947 PM PDT Sun May 23 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT MONDAY... * Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet, subsiding through early Monday morning. * Timing...Through tonight. * 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. && $$ Schenk https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
107 WHUS46 KSGX 240837 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 137 AM PDT Mon May 24 2021 CAZ552-240945- /O.CAN.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 137 AM PDT Mon May 24 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in San Diego has cancelled the Beach Hazards Statement. $$
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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.