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Beach Hazards Statement 9, NWS San Diego, CA

June 21, 2021Orange County, San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Jun 21, 2021, 1:34 AM PDT for Orange County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Jun 22, 2021, 6:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 54 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 21, 2021, 1:34 AM PDT (08:34 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 22, 2021, 6:00 PM PDT
Expired
Jun 25, 2021, 12:00 AM PDT
In force
54 hr
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

Counties Orange County, CA, San Diego County, CA

The radar

The San Diego radar (KNKX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 00:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 62 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 2021-06-21Temperature 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°
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HodographHodograph, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2021-06-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -59 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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2225 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
5 kt
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-59 m²/s²
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-57 m²/s²
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The text

As transmitted.

822 
WHUS46 KSGX 210834
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
134 AM PDT Mon Jun 21 2021

CAZ552-212100-
/O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0009.210623T0100Z-210625T0700Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
134 AM PDT Mon Jun 21 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...High tides will bring potential for minor tidal overflow
  and beach erosion.

* WHERE...Orange County Coast.

* WHEN...Tuesday evening through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide each
  day at beach and harbor areas. Enhanced beach erosion is also 
  expected. No significant damage is expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide near 7.0 feet will occur between
  6 PM to 10 PM Tuesday evening, 630 PM to 1030 PM Wednesday
  evening and 730 PM to 1130PM Thursday evening. Highest tides
  expected Wednesday and Thursday. These are the main times that 
  the BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT will be in effect each of the 
  evenings mentioned.

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
13 follow-up statements
687 
WHUS46 KSGX 212020
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
120 PM PDT Mon Jun 21 2021

CAZ552-220930-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.210623T0100Z-210625T0700Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
120 PM PDT Mon Jun 21 2021

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

* WHAT...High tides will bring potential for minor tidal overflow
  and beach erosion. 

* WHERE...Orange County beaches.

* WHEN...Evenings Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide each
  day at beach and harbor areas. Enhanced beach erosion is also 
  expected. No significant damage is expected. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide near 7.0 feet will occur between
  6 PM to 10 PM Tuesday evening, 630 PM to 1030 PM Wednesday  
  evening and 730 PM to 1130 PM Thursday evening. Highest tides 
  Wednesday and Thursday. 

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.

&&

$$
534 
WHUS46 KSGX 220430
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
930 PM PDT Mon Jun 21 2021

CAZ552-221315-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.210623T0100Z-210625T0700Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
930 PM PDT Mon Jun 21 2021

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

* WHAT...High tides will bring potential for minor tidal 
  overflow and beach erosion. 

* WHERE...Orange County beaches.

* WHEN...Evenings Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide 
  each day at beach and harbor areas. Enhanced beach erosion is 
  also expected. No significant damage is expected. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide near 7.0 feet will occur 
  between 6 PM to 10 PM Tuesday evening, 630 PM to 1030 PM 
  Wednesday evening and 730 PM to 1130 PM Thursday evening. 
  Highest tides Wednesday and Thursday. 

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
830 
WHUS46 KSGX 221225
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
525 AM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021

CAZ552-222100-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.210623T0100Z-210625T0700Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
525 AM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021

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

* WHAT...High tides will bring potential for minor tidal 
  overflow and beach erosion. 

* WHERE...Orange County beaches.

* WHEN...Evenings Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide 
  each day at beach and harbor areas. Enhanced beach erosion is 
  also expected. No significant damage is expected. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide near 7.0 feet will occur 
  between 6 PM to 10 PM Tuesday evening, 630 PM to 1030 PM 
  Wednesday evening and 730 PM to 1130 PM Thursday evening. 
  Highest tides Wednesday and Thursday. 

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
571 
WHUS46 KSGX 222002
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
102 PM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021

CAZ552-230500-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.210623T0100Z-210625T0700Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
102 PM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...High tides will bring potential for minor tidal 
  overflow and beach erosion. 

* WHERE...Orange County beaches.

* WHEN...Evenings today, Wednesday and Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide 
  each day at beach and harbor areas. Enhanced beach erosion is 
  also expected. No significant damage is expected. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide near 7.0 feet will occur between
  6 PM to 10 PM this evening, 630 PM to 1030 PM Wednesday evening
  and 730 PM to 1130 PM Thursday evening. Highest tides Wednesday
  and Thursday. 

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.

&&

$$
768 
WHUS46 KSGX 230455
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
955 PM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021

CAZ552-231300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-210625T0700Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
955 PM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021

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

* WHAT...High tides will bring potential for minor tidal flooding 
  and beach erosion. 

* WHERE...Orange County beaches.

* WHEN...Evenings today, Wednesday and Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide each
  day at beach and harbor areas. Beach erosion is also expected. 
  No significant damage is expected though. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide near 7.0 feet will occur
  Wednesday evening between 630 PM to 1030 PM, then 730 PM to 1130
  PM Thursday evening. 
  

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
260 
WHUS46 KSGX 231254
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
554 AM PDT Wed Jun 23 2021

CAZ552-232100-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-210625T0700Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
554 AM PDT Wed Jun 23 2021

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

* WHAT...High tides will bring potential for minor tidal 
  flooding and beach erosion. 

* WHERE...Orange County beaches.

* WHEN...During evening high tide today and Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow is possible near low-lying beach
  areas, boardwalks, and parking lots. Minor beach erosion is also
  possible. Strong rip currents creating hazardous swimming
  conditions, especially during outgoing tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide near 7.0 feet will occur this
  evening between 630 PM to 1030 PM, and between 730 PM to 1130 
  PM Thursday evening. 

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
141 
WHUS46 KSGX 231441
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
741 AM PDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...BEACH LIGHTNING POSSIBLE & ELEVATED SURF...

.A Beach Hazards Statement has been issued for San Diego County
beaches through 9 AM today, due to the risk of lightning strikes
from approaching thunderstorms. In addition, a Beach Hazards
Statement remains in effect for Orange County through 12 AM 
Friday due to minor coastal flooding as a result of elevated surf
and high tides.

CAZ043-231600-
/O.EXB.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-210623T1600Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
741 AM PDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement...which is in effect until 9 AM PDT this
morning. 

* WHAT...Lightning is possible at the beaches due to approaching
  thunderstorms.

* WHERE...San Diego County beaches, with the highest chances of
  lightning for southern San Diego County.

* WHEN...Through 9 AM this morning.

* IMPACTS...Lightning can be fatal. Do not go into the water, take
  cover indoors or in a vehicle, and follow lifeguard
  instructions.
 
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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-232245-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-210625T0700Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
741 AM PDT Wed Jun 23 2021

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

* WHAT...High tides will bring potential for minor tidal 
  flooding and beach erosion. 

* WHERE...Orange County beaches.

* WHEN...During evening high tide today and Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow is possible near low-lying 
  beach areas, boardwalks, and parking lots. Minor beach erosion 
  is also possible. Strong rip currents creating hazardous 
  swimming conditions, especially during outgoing tides. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide near 7.0 feet will occur this 
  evening between 630 PM to 1030 PM, and between 730 PM to 1130 
  PM Thursday evening. 

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
468 
WHUS46 KSGX 232019
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
119 PM PDT Wed Jun 23 2021

CAZ552-240500-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-210625T0700Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
119 PM PDT Wed Jun 23 2021

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

* WHAT...High tides will bring potential for minor tidal 
  flooding and beach erosion. 

* WHERE...Orange County beaches.

* WHEN...During evening high tide Wednesday and Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow is possible near low-lying 
  beach areas, boardwalks, and parking lots. Minor beach erosion 
  is also possible. Strong rip currents creating hazardous 
  swimming conditions, especially during outgoing tides. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide near 7.0 feet will occur
  Wednesday evening between 630 PM to 1030 PM, and between 730 PM
  to 1130 PM Thursday evening. 

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
823 
WHUS46 KSGX 240403
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
903 PM PDT Wed Jun 23 2021

CAZ552-241300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-210625T0700Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
903 PM PDT Wed Jun 23 2021

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

* WHAT...High tides will bring potential for minor tidal 
  flooding and beach erosion. 

* WHERE...Orange County beaches.

* WHEN...During evening high tide through Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow is possible near low-lying 
  beach areas, boardwalks, and parking lots. Minor beach erosion 
  is also possible. Strong rip currents creating hazardous 
  swimming conditions, especially during outgoing tides. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide near 7.0 feet will occur this
  evening until 1030 PM, and between 730 PM to 1130 PM Thursday 
  evening. 

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
575 
WHUS46 KSGX 241227
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
527 AM PDT Thu Jun 24 2021

CAZ552-242100-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-210625T0700Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
527 AM PDT Thu Jun 24 2021

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

* WHAT...High tides will bring potential for minor tidal 
  flooding and beach erosion. 

* WHERE...Orange County beaches.

* WHEN...During high tide this evening.

* IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow is possible near low-lying 
  beach areas, boardwalks, and parking lots. Minor beach erosion 
  is also possible. Strong rip currents creating hazardous 
  swimming conditions, especially during outgoing tides. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide near 7.0 feet will occur between
  730 PM to 1130 PM this evening. 

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
318 
WHUS46 KSGX 242008
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
108 PM PDT Thu Jun 24 2021


CAZ552-250500-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-210625T0700Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
108 PM PDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High tides will bring potential for minor tidal flooding
  and beach erosion, with elevated surf of 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Orange County beaches.

* WHEN...During high tide this evening.

* IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow is possible near low-lying 
  beach areas, boardwalks, and parking lots. Minor beach erosion 
  is also possible. Strong rip currents creating hazardous 
  swimming conditions, especially during outgoing tides. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide near 7.0 feet will occur 
  between 730 PM to 1130 PM this evening. 

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
660 
WHUS46 KSGX 250302
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
802 PM PDT Thu Jun 24 2021

CAZ552-250700-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-210625T0700Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
802 PM PDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High tides will bring potential for minor tidal flooding
  and beach erosion. 

* WHERE...Orange County beaches.

* WHEN...During high tide this evening.

* IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow is possible near low-lying beach
  areas, boardwalks, and parking lots. Minor beach erosion is also
  possible.  

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide near 7.0 feet will occur through
  1130 PM this evening. 

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.

&&

$$

Moede
933 
WHUS46 KSGX 250648
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1148 PM PDT Thu Jun 24 2021

CAZ552-250800-
/O.EXP.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-210625T0700Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
1148 PM PDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

Tides and surf will lower tonight. The threat of minor tidal
overflow has ended and the Beach Hazards Statement will be allowed
to expire at midnight.


$$


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.