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Beach Hazards Statement 2, NWS San Diego, CA
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 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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 6:06 AM PST | Dense Fog Advisory | SGX | Riverside, San Bernardino | 3 hr |
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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.