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Beach Hazards Statement 3, NWS Los Angeles, CA

January 5, 2024Los Angeles County, Santa Barbara County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Jan 5, 2024, 2:12 PM PST for Los Angeles County, Santa Barbara County, California. It took effect at Jan 6, 2024, 6:00 AM PST. It was in force for 50 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 5, 2024, 2:12 PM PST (22:12 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 6, 2024, 6:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 8, 2024, 8:29 AM PST
In force
50 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

Counties Los Angeles County, CA, Santa Barbara County, CA

The radar

The Los Angeles radar (KVTX), 6 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:11 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

Vandenberg AFB, CA (KVBG), launched 12:00Z, 10.2 hours before the alert went out and 130 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, Vandenberg AFB, CA at 12:00Z on 2024-01-05Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Vandenberg AFB, CA at 12:00Z on 2024-01-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -103 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1522 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-103 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-42 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

812 
WHUS46 KLOX 052212
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
212 PM PST Fri Jan 5 2024

CAZ354-061415-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.240106T1000Z-240108T1400Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
212 PM PST Fri Jan 5 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 7 to 10 feet with dangerous 
  rip currents. 

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, largest on west facing shores.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Saturday to 6 AM PST Monday, largest Sunday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. STAY OFF THE ROCKS. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Enhanced beach erosion is also possible
  with minor beach flooding, especially around the Sunday 6am 
  high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ340-346-061415-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
212 PM PST Fri Jan 5 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 12 to 16 feet with dangerous
  rip currents. 

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County
  Central Coast Beaches, largest on northwest facing shores.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. STAY OFF THE ROCKS.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Enhanced beach erosion is also possible
  with minor beach flooding, especially during each morning high
  tide between 4 and 6am.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ087-349-350-362-366-061415-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0003.240106T1400Z-240108T1400Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Malibu Coast-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
212 PM PST Fri Jan 5 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf expected.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara 
  County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern 
  Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore. STAY OFF THE ROCKS.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

rk
10 follow-up statements
398 
WHUS46 KLOX 061110
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
310 AM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

CAZ354-062230-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1400Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
310 AM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 7 to 10 feet with dangerous 
  rip currents.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. STAY OFF THE ROCKS.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Enhanced beach erosion is also possible 
  with minor beach flooding, especially around the Sunday 6am 
  high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ340-346-062230-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
310 AM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 12 to 16 feet with dangerous 
  rip currents.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. STAY OFF THE ROCKS.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Enhanced beach erosion is also possible 
  with minor beach flooding, especially during each morning high 
  tide between 4 and 6am.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ087-349-350-362-366-062230-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.240106T1400Z-240108T1400Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Malibu Coast-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
310 AM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM PST THIS
MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf expected.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara 
  County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern 
  Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...From 6 AM PST this morning through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
  nearshore. STAY OFF THE ROCKS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$
608 
WHUS46 KLOX 061557
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
757 AM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

CAZ349-070000-
/O.CAN.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240108T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
757 AM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY REPLACING
THE BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 15 feet with dangerous rip
  currents. Highest surf near Point Conception.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ340-346-070000-
/O.UPG.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.SU.W.0001.240106T1557Z-240108T1700Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
757 AM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet with
  dangerous rip currents. Minor coastal flooding from spillover
  and wave run-up near beaches.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Powerful waves and strong rip currents will pose an 
  exceptional risk of ocean drowning and damage to coastal 
  structures like piers and jetties. Large breaking waves can 
  cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize 
  small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ354-070000-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
757 AM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet with dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ087-350-362-366-070000-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Malibu Coast-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
757 AM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara 
  County Southeastern Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County 
  Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

Cohen
017 
WHUS46 KLOX 061954
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1154 AM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

CAZ087-366-070400-
/O.CAN.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
/O.EXA.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Los Angeles County Beaches-
1154 AM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY REPLACING
THE BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet with dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands and Los Angeles 
  County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ340-346-070400-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
1154 AM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet with 
  dangerous rip currents. Minor coastal flooding from spillover 
  and wave run-up near beaches.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Powerful waves and strong rip currents will pose an 
  exceptional risk of ocean drowning and damage to coastal 
  structures like piers and jetties. Large breaking waves can 
  cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize 
  small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ349-354-070400-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-Ventura County Beaches-
1154 AM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 15 feet with dangerous rip 
  currents. Highest surf near Point Conception.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ350-362-070400-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Malibu Coast-
1154 AM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara 
  County Southeastern Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County 
  Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

Cohen
708 
WHUS46 KLOX 062123
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
123 PM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

CAZ340-346-071800-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
123 PM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet with 
  dangerous rip currents. Minor coastal flooding from spillover 
  and wave run-up near beaches during early morning high tide.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Powerful waves and strong rip currents will pose an 
  exceptional risk of ocean drowning and damage to coastal 
  structures like piers and jetties. Large breaking waves can 
  cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize 
  small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ087-349-354-366-071800-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-Ventura County Beaches-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
123 PM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves with dangerous rip currents. High
  surf of 7 to 15 feet for Ventura County, Catalina Island, and
  Santa Barbara County Southwest Coast, highest near Point  
  Conception. High surf 5 to 9 feet elsewhere for Los Angeles 
  County.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara 
  County Southwestern Coast, Ventura County Beaches and Los 
  Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ350-362-071800-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Malibu Coast-
123 PM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast and Malibu 
  Coast.

* WHEN...Through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

Cohen
185 
WHUS46 KLOX 070402
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
802 PM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

CAZ340-346-071730-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
802 PM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet with
  dangerous rip currents. Highest surf on west and northwest
  facing beaches. Minor coastal flooding from spillover and wave 
  run- up near beaches during early morning high tide.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Powerful waves and strong rip currents will pose an 
  exceptional risk of ocean drowning and damage to coastal 
  structures like piers and jetties. Large breaking waves can 
  cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize 
  small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ087-349-354-366-071730-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-Ventura County Beaches-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
802 PM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves with dangerous rip currents. High
  surf of 7 to 11 feet for Ventura County and Catalina Island, and
  7 to 15 feet for Santa Barbara County Southwest Coast, mainly
  near Point Conception. High surf 5 to 9 feet elsewhere for Los
  Angeles County. Highest surf on west and northwest facing
  beaches.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara 
  County Southwestern Coast, Ventura County Beaches and Los 
  Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ350-362-071730-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Malibu Coast-
802 PM PST Sat Jan 6 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast and Malibu 
  Coast.

* WHEN...Through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

Cohen/Gomberg
611 
WHUS46 KLOX 071237
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
437 AM PST Sun Jan 7 2024

CAZ340-346-072230-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
437 AM PST Sun Jan 7 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet with 
  dangerous rip currents. Highest surf on west and northwest 
  facing beaches. Minor coastal flooding from spillover and wave 
  run- up near beaches during early morning high tide.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Powerful waves and strong rip currents will pose an
  exceptional risk of ocean drowning and damage to coastal
  structures like piers and jetties. Large breaking waves can
  cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize
  small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ087-349-354-366-072230-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-Ventura County Beaches-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
437 AM PST Sun Jan 7 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves with dangerous rip currents. High 
  surf of 7 to 11 feet for Ventura County and Catalina Island, 
  and 7 to 15 feet for Santa Barbara County Southwest Coast, 
  mainly near Point Conception. High surf 5 to 9 feet elsewhere 
  for Los Angeles County. Highest surf on west and northwest 
  facing beaches.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara 
  County Southwestern Coast, Ventura County Beaches and Los 
  Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Enhanced beach erosion is also possible
  across the Ventura Coast and around Point Conception with minor
  beach flooding, especially around the Sunday 6am high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ350-362-072230-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Malibu Coast-
437 AM PST Sun Jan 7 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast and Malibu 
  Coast.

* WHEN...Through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$
264 
WHUS46 KLOX 072150
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
150 PM PST Sun Jan 7 2024

CAZ340-346-081700-
/O.CAN.KLOX.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
/O.EXA.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
150 PM PST Sun Jan 7 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves with dangerous rip currents. High
  surf of 10 to 15 feet. Highest surf on west and northwest 
  facing beaches.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Enhanced beach erosion is also possible 
  across the Ventura Coast and around Point Conception with 
  minor beach flooding, especially around the Sunday 6am high 
  tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ087-349-354-366-081700-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-Ventura County Beaches-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
150 PM PST Sun Jan 7 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves with dangerous rip currents. High
  surf of 4 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara 
  County Southwestern Coast, Ventura County Beaches and Los 
  Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Enhanced beach erosion is also possible 
  across the Ventura Coast and around Point Conception with 
  minor beach flooding, especially around the Sunday 6am high 
  tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ350-362-081700-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Malibu Coast-
150 PM PST Sun Jan 7 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast and Malibu 
  Coast.

* WHEN...Through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

Cohen
315 
WHUS46 KLOX 081112
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
312 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2024

CAZ087-340-346-349-354-366-081700-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-Ventura County Beaches-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
312 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves with dangerous rip currents. High 
  surf of 4 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, San Luis Obispo 
  County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, 
  Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Ventura County 
  Beaches and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Enhanced beach erosion is also possible
  across the Ventura Coast and around Point Conception with minor
  beach flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ350-362-081700-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Malibu Coast-
312 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast and Malibu 
  Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

Hall
816 
WHUS46 KLOX 081120
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
320 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2024

CAZ087-349-354-366-081900-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1900Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-Ventura County Beaches-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
320 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves with dangerous rip currents. High
  surf of 4 to 7 feet. Local sets to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara 
  County Southwestern Coast, Ventura County Beaches and Los 
  Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Enhanced beach erosion is also possible 
  across the Ventura Coast and around Point Conception with 
  minor beach flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ340-346-081930-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T2200Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
320 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves with dangerous rip currents. High
  surf of 7 to 10 feet with local sets to 13 feet.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Enhanced beach erosion is also possible 
  across the Ventura Coast and around Point Conception with 
  minor beach flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ350-362-081700-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Malibu Coast-
320 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast and Malibu 
  Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

Hall
694 
WHUS46 KLOX 081629
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
829 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2024

CAZ087-349-354-366-081730-
/O.CAN.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T1900Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-Ventura County Beaches-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
829 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Surf has subsided below Advisory levels and the High Surf 
Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

CAZ350-362-081730-
/O.CAN.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240108T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Malibu Coast-
829 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

Elevated surf has subsided and the Beach Hazards Statement has
been cancelled.


$$

CAZ340-346-082200-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T2200Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
829 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves with dangerous rip currents. High
  surf of 7 to 10 feet with local sets to 12 feet.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

Sirard

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this beach hazards statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Los Angeles, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this beach hazards statement went out at Jan 5, 11:07 AM PST, 3 hours 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 5, 11:07 AM PST, 3 hours 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1107 AM PST Fri Jan 5 2024

.SYNOPSIS...05/244 AM.

Gusty northerly winds over wind-prone locations will continue
through this morning, especially through and below passes and
canyons. Otherwise, dry and cool conditions are expected for most
areas through Saturday. Then, a storm system will bring strong to
damaging winds to portions of the region Saturday night through
the weekend. Any precipitation with the storm should be light,
except along the north slopes including the Interstate-5
Grapevine, where a couple inches of snow could occur.

&&

.SHORT TERM (TDY-SUN)...05/1106 AM.

***UPDATE***

Wind Advisory and Frost Advisory headlines earlier today have
expired. Wind headlines have been upgraded and expanded for the
upcoming Saturday evening into Sunday wind event. The Freeze
Watch has been upgraded to a Freeze Warning for tonight and
Saturday morning for Ojai Valley along with Calabasas and Agoura
Hills. The updated forecast reflects these changes to headlines.
No other changes have been made to the ongoing forecast.

***From Previous Discussion***

There were some areas of low clouds across interior portions of
SLO/SBA Counties early this morning, and plenty of high clouds
across the region. Today should start out partly to mostly cloudy,
but there should be a decrease in clouds this afternoon. Most
areas are expected to be mostly sunny this afternoon. Gusty north
winds continued at advisory levels in the mtns of L.A., VTU and
SBA Counties including the Santa Ynez Range, but winds should
decrease below advisory levels in most areas by late morning.
There were some pockets of frost or freezing temps in the Ojai
Valley and in the Agoura Hills/Calabasas area this morning, but
temps should climb fairly quickly after sunrise. Max temps may be
up slightly today, with highs in some of the warmer locations
approaching 70 degrees, just about normal for this time of year.

A northwesterly flow pattern aloft will continue across the
forecast area thru tonight. A short wave trough embedded in the
fast northwesterly flow will zip southeastward into the Great
Basin later today and tonight. This will cause winds aloft to
strengthen again tonight, and there will be some cold air
advection and increasing subsidence. In addition, N-S gradients
will increase a bit. This should cause N winds to increase this
evening, possibly getting close to advisory levels across the
mtns, portions of southern SBA County and thru the I-5 Corridor.
Low level flow will turn more northeasterly late tonight and Sat
morning, which will shift the focus of the winds briefly to
portions of L.A./VTU Counties prone to Santa Ana winds. Winds
could get close to advisory levels in these areas for a brief
period late tonight/Sat morning. However, for the most part,
expect winds to remain just below advisory levels.

Where winds drop off tonight, it will be very chilly and light
freezes are possible in the Ojai Valley and wind sheltered
portions of the Agoura Hills/Calabasas area. A Freeze Watch is in
effect for these areas late tonight and early Sat.

An upper low will drop southward along the coast of British
Columbia and into the Pacific NW Sat, causing the westerly jet to
sag southward down the West Coast. Expect skies to be mostly
sunny Sat, but mid and high clouds may increase during the day,
especially north of Pt. Conception. Heights will fall, but
offshore flow to start the day should offset cooling. So, expect
max temps Sat to be similar to those of today in most areas.

The trough in the Pacific NW will slide southeastward thru Nevada
and western Utah by late Sat night, then pinch off into a closed
upper low near the Four Corners area Sun afternoon. This will
result in very strong and cold northwest to north flow aloft
across the region Sat night/Sun. The southern end of a weakening
surface front may bring a band of very light rain from northwest
to southeast across the region Sat night, with measurable
precipitation most likely north of Pt. Conception, in the
mountains, and across eastern L.A. County. Snow levels will drop
below 3500 feet by late Sat night. On Sun, moist upslope northerly
flow will keep a chance of snow showers in the mountains thru Sun
morning, particularly on northern slopes. Snow levels will drop
to 3000 feet or possibly even lower Sun morning. Where measurable
rain does occur, totals should be one tenth of an inch or less in
most areas, except locally higher precipitation amounts are
possible on north slopes of the mountains. There could be a couple
of inches of snow in the mountains, and possibly across higher
portions of I-5, with a dusting of snow possible in the foothills
of the Antelope and Cuyama Valleys. Otherwise, skies will become
partly cloudy to mostly sunny Sunday and it will be very chilly,
with temps 6 to 12 degrees below normal in most areas.

This system will mainly be a strong wind-maker for the forecast
area. Expect widespread strong west to north winds across much of
the region Sat night into Sun evening. Models still show a
favorable combination of strong winds aloft, steep north to south
gradients, impressive subsidence and good cold air advection
across the region, with the upper jet in a favorable location.
High Wind Watches are in effect for the interior mtns of SBA
County, the Santa Ynez Range, the mtns of VTU County, the mtns of
central and western L.A. County including the I-5 Corridor, and
the Santa Clarita Valley. The High Wind Watch may have to be
expanded into the western San Fernando Valley, the eastern Ventura
County Valleys, the Santa Monica Range, and the Malibu Coast.
This pattern is also favorable to produce mountain wave activity
in the eastern San Gabriel mtns, which could push damaging gusts
briefly into the foothills above the San Gabriel Valley. As we get
closer to the event, Wind Advisories will likely be needed for
many other areas. Winds should slowly subside Sun night. It will
be very cold Sun night, especially in areas where winds subside.

.LONG TERM (MON-THU)...05/514 AM.

The upper low will move eastward into north Texas and Oklahoma on
Mon. The strong northwest flow aloft over the region will relax
as a weak ridge builds into CA. Skies will be mostly sunny Mon,
and after a cold night, max temps will rebound nicely. Although
max temps may be up Mon, they should still be a few degrees below
normal in most areas.

The weak ridge will be short-lived, as an upper low moves into the
Pac NW Tue, causing the flow aloft to become zonal, and causing
heights to fall a bit. Skies will be clear Mon night, and with
clear skies, light winds and a lingering cold air mass, it could
be one of the coldest nights in many areas this season. Despite
falling heights Tue, temps at low levels will moderate, and skies
will be sunny, so expect max temps Tue to be about the same as
they are on Mon.

The upper low in the Pac NW will track to the north and east of the
region Wed, then into the Great Basin and Rocky Mountains Thu. There
will be broad cyclonic flow aloft over the region during mid week.
Expect an increase in clouds Wed, and there is a slight chance of
rain or showers Wed night/Thu as some moisture tries to sag
southward into the region. At this point, it appears as though
rain, if any, will be on the light side. It will be cooler during
the days, especially Thu, with temps several degrees below normal.

&&

.AVIATION...05/1818Z.

At 18Z at KLAX, there was no marine layer nor inversion.

High confidence in VFR at all airports through Saturday, except
KPRB where there is an 80% chance of LIFR and a 40% chance of
VLIFR conditions on Saturday as early as 10Z lasting as late as
17Z. Strong and widespread winds are expected Saturday Night and
Sunday.

KLAX...High confidence in VFR through at least Saturday. East
winds are expected in the morning hours, with high confidence in
winds staying under 8 knots. North to northeast winds aloft may
produce weak LLWS 22-08Z.

KBUR...High confidence in VFR through at least Saturday. North to
northeast winds aloft may produce weak LLWS 20-08Z.

&&

.MARINE...05/1047 AM.

High confidence in Small Craft Advisory (SCA) conditions heading
into Saturday for the Central Coast down to San Nicolas Island for
winds and/or seas 10+ feet. Canceled the SCA for the Santa Barbara
Channel as the likelihood of such winds filling the channel is
very small. Any significant winds will likely stay confined to the
extreme western portion.

While winds will be fairly light for most of the day on Saturday,
all systems are go for very quickly developing and widespread
Gale Force winds for Saturday Night through Sunday. The most
significant period is expected to be from 9pm Saturday to 9am
Sunday when nearly all waters will see gusts of 35 to 40 knots,
with isolated locations near 45 knots. High confidence. Seas will
build rapidly as well with most waters peaking in the 10 to 16
foot range. While some buoys will be highlighting a long period
swell (15 seconds), especially west of Santa Cruz Island, all
waters will have steep and hazardous white capping wind waves of 6
to 8 feet at 6 to 8 seconds. Boaters are urged to stay in safe
harbor Saturday Night through Sunday.

Winds and seas will be lowering quickly Sunday Night through
Tuesday morning, but there is a 60 percent chance of low-end SCA
winds lingering from Point Arguello to San Nicolas Island.

Multiple storm systems over inland California are targeting the
middle to end of next week. This will bring a long duration
window of hazardous seas and possible Gale Force winds over most
of the waters Wednesday Night through Saturday.

&&

.BEACHES...05/1058 AM.

A long period northwest swell combined with large wind waves
(Saturday Night and Sunday) will bring elevated to high surf to
the coasts through early Monday. People should stay off rocks and
jetties and well back from the surf zone. High tides will stay
generally under 6 feet with any risk for coastal flooding low,
except for some minor flooding of sandy beach areas over some
Central Coast and Ventura County beaches each morning.

There will be a lull in the surf and coastal flooding risks Monday
Night through Wednesday. Another large northwest swell,
predominantly short period and wind driven, is anticipated to
build Friday through the weekend (Jan 12-14), peaking Saturday.
At the same time, late morning high tides will increase, peaking
Friday around 7.0 feet. Being several days out, the timing and
heights will likely chance some. With that said, at this point
there is a growing potential for widespread high surf and moderate
coastal flooding over beach areas including beach roads and
parking lots. The chance for this event to be as severe as what
occurred on December 28-30 is extremely small.

&&

.LOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...Wind Advisory in effect from 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM PST Sunday
      for zones 38-87-340>342-345>348-354>357-366>368-382-383-548. (See LAXNPWLOX).
     High Wind Warning in effect from 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM PST
      Sunday for zones 88-349>353-369-370-375>379-381-549-550. (See LAXNPWLOX).
     High Surf Advisory in effect until 9 AM PST Monday for zones
      340-346. (See LAXCFWLOX).
     High Surf Advisory in effect from 2 AM Saturday to 9 PM PST
      Sunday for zone 354. (See LAXCFWLOX).
     Freeze Warning in effect from midnight tonight to 10 AM PST
      Saturday for zones 357-371. (See LAXNPWLOX).
     High Wind Watch in effect from Saturday evening through
      Sunday evening for zones 358-362-371>374-380. (See LAXNPWLOX).
     Wind Advisory in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST
      Saturday for zones 379-380. (See LAXNPWLOX).
PZ...Small Craft Advisory in effect until 9 PM PST Saturday for
      zones 645-670-673-676. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Gale Watch in effect from Saturday evening through late
      Sunday night for zones 645-650-655-670-673-676. (See LAXMWWLOX).

&&

PUBLIC...DB/Cohen
AVIATION...Kittell
MARINE...Kittell
BEACHES...RK
SYNOPSIS...Cohen/KL

weather.gov/losangeles

Experimental Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook at:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=lox

The office that day

Everything else NWS Los Angeles, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 4, 8:20 PM PSTFreeze WatchLOXLos Angeles, Ventura15 hr
Jan 4, 8:20 PM PSTFreeze WarningLOXVentura13 hr
Jan 4, 8:20 PM PSTWind AdvisoryLOXVentura8 hr
Jan 5, 11:00 AM PSTFreeze WarningLOXLos Angeles, Ventura23 hr
Jan 5, 11:00 AM PSTHigh Wind WatchLOXLos Angeles, Ventura23 hr
Jan 5, 11:00 AM PSTHigh Wind WarningLOXLos Angeles, Santa Barbara, Ventura56 hr
Jan 5, 11:00 AM PSTWind AdvisoryLOXLos Angeles, Santa Barbara, Ventura19 hr
Jan 5, 11:00 AM PSTWind AdvisoryLOXLos Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura56 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.