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Beach Hazards Statement 2, NWS San Diego, CA

January 6, 2023Orange County, San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Jan 6, 2023, 1:13 PM PST for Orange County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Jan 6, 2023, 6:00 PM PST. It was in force for 44 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 6, 2023, 1:13 PM PST (21:13 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 6, 2023, 6:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 8, 2023, 2:00 PM PST
In force
44 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 21:14 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, 9.2 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 12:00Z on 2023-01-06Temperature 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 2023-01-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -7 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
693 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-7 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-22 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

851 
WHUS46 KSGX 062113
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
113 PM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

CAZ043-070615-
/O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0002.230107T0200Z-230108T2200Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230107T0200Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230107T0200Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
113 PM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PST THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 10 to 12 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor
  coastal flooding. For the Beach Hazards Statement, waves of 5 to
  7 feet expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM PST this evening. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 PM PST this evening 
  through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
  road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep people off
  jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening
  swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be
  expected. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In San Diego: High tides on Saturday Jan 7
  will reach 6.20 feet at 842 AM. High Tides on Sunday Jan 8 will
  reach 6.07 feet at 913 AM. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ552-070615-
/O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0002.230107T0200Z-230107T2200Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230107T0200Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230107T0200Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
113 PM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PST THIS EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10
  feet, with local sets to 12 feet. For the Beach Hazards
  Statement, 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 PM PST this 
  evening through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
  road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing
  conditions and localized beach erosion. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At Newport: High tides will reach 5.95 feet
  at 841 AM on Saturday Jan 7.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CO
7 follow-up statements
913 
WHUS46 KSGX 070159
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
559 PM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

CAZ043-071000-
/O.EXP.KSGX.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230107T0200Z/
/O.EXP.KSGX.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230107T0200Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.230107T0200Z-230108T2200Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
559 PM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and longshore currents hazardous 
  to swimmers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf has diminished below High Surf Warning
  criteria (above 15 feet) this evening, though surf will remain
  elevated at 5 to 7 feet through Sunday afternoon. Surf could
  remain elevated through much of the next week as more westerly 
  swells move into Southern California. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ552-071000-
/O.EXP.KSGX.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230107T0200Z/
/O.EXP.KSGX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230107T0200Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.230107T0200Z-230107T2200Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
559 PM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and longshore currents hazardous
  to swimmers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf has diminished below High Surf
  Advisory criteria (above 7 feet) this evening, though surf will
  remain elevated at 5 to 7 feet through Saturday afternoon. Surf
  could remain elevated through much of the next week as more
  westerly swells move into Southern California. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

Connolly
593 
WHUS46 KSGX 070515
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
915 PM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

CAZ043-071315-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230108T2200Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
915 PM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and longshore currents hazardous
  to swimmers. Elevated surf plus morning high tides near and
  above 6 feet could produce minor tidal overflow of low lying
  areas along beaches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf will remain elevated through at least
  Sunday afternoon. Additional westerly swells could bring
  continued elevated surf for much of next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ552-071315-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230107T2200Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
915 PM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and longshore currents hazardous
  to swimmers. Elevated surf plus morning high tides near and 
  above 6 feet could produce minor tidal overflow of low lying 
  areas along beaches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf will remain elevated through at least
  Saturday afternoon. Additional westerly swells could bring 
  continued elevated surf for much of next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

Connolly
803 
WHUS46 KSGX 071055
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
255 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023

CAZ043-072200-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230108T2200Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
255 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and longshore currents hazardous 
  to swimmers. Elevated surf plus morning high tides near and 
  above 6 feet could produce minor tidal overflow of low lying 
  areas along beaches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf will remain elevated through at 
  least Sunday afternoon. Additional westerly swells could bring 
  continued elevated surf for much of next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ552-072200-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230107T2200Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
255 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and longshore currents hazardous 
  to swimmers. Elevated surf plus morning high tides near and 
  above 6 feet could produce minor tidal overflow of low lying 
  areas along beaches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf will remain elevated through at 
  least Saturday afternoon. Additional westerly swells could 
  bring continued elevated surf for much of next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
282 
WHUS46 KSGX 072150
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
150 PM PST Sat Jan 7 2023

CAZ552-072300-
/O.EXP.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230107T2200Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
150 PM PST Sat Jan 7 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

Surf will continue to lower through the rest of the day. Another 
incoming storm system could bring additional elevated surf early 
to mid-next week. 

$$

CAZ043-080615-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230108T2200Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
150 PM PST Sat Jan 7 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet, with sets to 7 feet
  expected. Highest surf will be on south-facing beaches in 
  southern San Diego County. 

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and longshore currents hazardous 
  to swimmers. Elevated surf plus morning high tides near and 
  above 6 feet could produce minor tidal overflow of low lying 
  areas along beaches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf will remain elevated through at 
  least Sunday afternoon. Additional westerly swells could bring 
  continued elevated surf for much of next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CO
529 
WHUS46 KSGX 080540
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
940 PM PST Sat Jan 7 2023

CAZ043-081345-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230108T2200Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
940 PM PST Sat Jan 7 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet, with sets to 7 feet
  expected. Highest surf will be on west-facing beaches in 
  southern San Diego County.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and longshore currents hazardous 
  to swimmers. Elevated surf plus morning high tides near and 
  above 6 feet could produce minor tidal overflow of low lying 
  areas along beaches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf will remain elevated through at 
  least Sunday afternoon. Additional westerly swells could bring 
  continued elevated surf for much of next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

Connolly
391 
WHUS46 KSGX 080951
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
151 AM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

CAZ043-082200-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230108T2200Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
151 AM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet expected. Highest surf 
  will be on west-facing beaches in southern San Diego County.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and longshore currents hazardous
  to swimmers. Elevated surf plus morning high tides near 6 feet 
  could produce minor tidal overflow of low lying areas along 
  beaches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf will remain elevated through at least
  this afternoon. Additional westerly swells could bring continued
  elevated surf for much of this week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
418 
WHUS46 KSGX 082146
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
146 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

CAZ043-082300-
/O.EXP.KSGX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230108T2200Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
146 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

Elevated surf has become localized to portions of the southern 
San Diego County coast so the Beach Hazards Statement will be 
allow to expire. Additional rounds of elevated to potentially high
surf expected later in the week.

$$

CO

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Diego, CA issued on the same UTC day.

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Sources

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