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Beach Hazards Statement 5, NWS Los Angeles, CA

February 7, 2024Santa Barbara County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Feb 7, 2024, 1:41 AM PST for Santa Barbara County, California. It took effect at Feb 7, 2024, 2:00 AM PST. It was in force for 58 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 7, 2024, 1:41 AM PST (09:41 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 7, 2024, 2:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 9, 2024, 12:00 PM PST
In force
58 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

County Santa Barbara County, CA

The radar

The Vandenberg AFB radar (KVBX), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:44 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 00:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 48 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 00:00Z on 2024-02-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 20 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2024-02-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -30 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
20 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-5 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
893 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
16 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-30 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-31 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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734 
WHUS46 KLOX 070941
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
141 AM PST Wed Feb 7 2024

CAZ087-362-366-072230-
/O.EXA.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.240207T1000Z-240209T2000Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Malibu Coast-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
141 AM PST Wed Feb 7 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves peaking
  at 5 to 8 feet. Tidal overflow and minor coastal flooding is
  possible near the times of high tides, especially near the high
  tides Thursday morning at 730 AM PST and Friday morning at
  around 815 AM PST.
  

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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. 
  Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, 
  over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as beaches, 
  parking lots, walkways, and roads. There is a low but non-zero 
  chance of localized damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides occur each morning between 6am 
  and 9am, peaking around 7.5 feet.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ340-346-072230-
/O.CON.KLOX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
141 AM PST Wed Feb 7 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves peaking 
  at 10 to 16 feet. Moderate coastal flooding of vulnerable west 
  facing beach areas.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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. 
  Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, 
  over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as beaches, 
  parking lots, walkways, and roads. There is a low but non-zero 
  chance of localized damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides occur each morning between 6am 
  and 9am, peaking around 7.5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do
NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ354-072230-
/O.CON.KLOX.CF.Y.0006.240207T1000Z-240209T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.240207T1000Z-240209T2000Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
141 AM PST Wed Feb 7 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves peaking 
  at 7 to 10 feet. Moderate coastal flooding of vulnerable west 
  facing beach areas.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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. 
  Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, 
  over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as beaches, 
  parking lots, walkways, and roads. There is a low but non-zero 
  chance of localized damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides occur each morning between 6am 
  and 9am, peaking around 7.5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do
NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-072230-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0005.240207T1000Z-240209T2000Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
141 AM PST Wed Feb 7 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf of 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday 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...Surf will be highest on exposed west facing
  beaches. 

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
965 
WHUS46 KLOX 072228
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
228 PM PST Wed Feb 7 2024

CAZ340-346-081300-
/O.CON.KLOX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
228 PM PST Wed Feb 7 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves peaking
  at 10 to 16 feet. Moderate coastal flooding of vulnerable west
  facing beach areas. Highest surf and coastal flooding risks on
  Thursday.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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. 
  Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, 
  over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as beaches, 
  parking lots, walkways, and roads. There is a low but non-zero 
  chance of localized damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides occur each morning between 6am
  and 9am, peaking near 7.5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do
NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ354-081300-
/O.CON.KLOX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
228 PM PST Wed Feb 7 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves peaking
  at 7 to 10 feet. Moderate coastal flooding of vulnerable west
  facing beach areas. Highest surf and coastal flooding risks on 
  Thursday.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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. 
  Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, 
  over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as beaches, 
  parking lots, walkways, and roads. There is a low but non-zero 
  chance of localized damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides occur each morning between 6am
  and 9am, peaking near 7.5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do
NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ087-362-366-081300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Malibu Coast-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
228 PM PST Wed Feb 7 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves peaking
  at 5 to 8 feet. Minor coastal flooding possible. Highest surf 
  and coastal flooding risks on Thursday.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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. Flooding of sea
  water is possible, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable
  low-lying coastal areas such as beaches, parking lots, walkways,
  and roads. Significant damage is NOT expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides occur each morning between 6am 
  and 9am, peaking around 7.5 feet.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-081300-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
228 PM PST Wed Feb 7 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf of 4 to 6 feet expected. Minor coastal flooding possible. 
  Highest surf and coastal flooding risks on Thursday.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday 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. Flooding of sea water is possible, around the time of
  high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as
  beaches and walkways. Significant damage is NOT expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides occur each morning between 6am 
  and 9am, peaking around 7.5 feet.

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
792 
WHUS46 KLOX 081027
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
227 AM PST Thu Feb 8 2024

CAZ340-346-082000-
/O.CON.KLOX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
227 AM PST Thu Feb 8 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves peaking 
  at 10 to 16 feet. Moderate coastal flooding of vulnerable west 
  facing beach areas. Highest surf and coastal flooding risks on 
  Thursday.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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. 
  Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, 
  over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as beaches, 
  parking lots, walkways, and roads. There is a low but non-zero 
  chance of localized damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides occur each morning between 6am 
  and 9am, peaking near 7.5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do
NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ354-082000-
/O.CON.KLOX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
227 AM PST Thu Feb 8 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves peaking 
  at 7 to 10 feet. Moderate coastal flooding of vulnerable west 
  facing beach areas. Highest surf and coastal flooding risks on 
  Thursday.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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. 
  Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, 
  over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as beaches, 
  parking lots, walkways, and roads. There is a low but non-zero 
  chance of localized damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides occur each morning between 6am 
  and 9am, peaking near 7.5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do
NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ087-362-366-082000-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Malibu Coast-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
227 AM PST Thu Feb 8 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves peaking 
  at 5 to 8 feet. Minor coastal flooding possible. Highest surf 
  and coastal flooding risks on Thursday.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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. 
  Flooding of sea water is possible, around the time of high 
  tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as beaches, 
  parking lots, walkways, and roads. Significant damage is NOT 
  expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides occur each morning between 6am 
  and 9am, peaking around 7.5 feet.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-082000-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
227 AM PST Thu Feb 8 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 4 to 6 feet expected. Minor coastal flooding 
  possible. Highest surf and coastal flooding risks on Thursday.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday 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. Flooding of sea water is possible, around the time 
  of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as 
  beaches and walkways. Significant damage is NOT expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides occur each morning between 6am 
  and 9am, peaking around 7.5 feet.

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
556 
WHUS46 KLOX 081842
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1042 AM PST Thu Feb 8 2024

CAZ340-346-090600-
/O.CAN.KLOX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
1042 AM PST Thu Feb 8 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves peaking
  at 10 to 16 feet. Highest surf will occur today.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

CAZ354-090600-
/O.CAN.KLOX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
1042 AM PST Thu Feb 8 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves peaking
  at 7 to 10 feet. Highest surf will occur today.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

CAZ087-362-366-090600-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Malibu Coast-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
1042 AM PST Thu Feb 8 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves peaking 
  at 5 to 8 feet. Minor coastal flooding possible. Highest surf 
  and coastal flooding risks on Thursday.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-090600-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
1042 AM PST Thu Feb 8 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 4 to 6 feet expected. Minor coastal flooding 
  possible. Highest surf and coastal flooding risks on Thursday.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
941 
WHUS46 KLOX 090454
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
854 PM PST Thu Feb 8 2024

CAZ340-346-091300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
854 PM PST Thu Feb 8 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves peaking
  at 10 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

CAZ354-091300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
854 PM PST Thu Feb 8 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves peaking
  at 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

CAZ087-362-366-091300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Malibu Coast-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
854 PM PST Thu Feb 8 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves peaking
  at 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-091300-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
854 PM PST Thu Feb 8 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf of 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
374 
WHUS46 KLOX 091007
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
207 AM PST Fri Feb 9 2024

CAZ340-346-092000-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
207 AM PST Fri Feb 9 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves 7 to 10 
  feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

CAZ354-092000-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
207 AM PST Fri Feb 9 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves 4 to 7 
  feet.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

CAZ087-362-366-092000-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Malibu Coast-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
207 AM PST Fri Feb 9 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves at 4 to 
  7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-092000-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
207 AM PST Fri Feb 9 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* 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
995 
WHUS46 KLOX 091939
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1139 AM PST Fri Feb 9 2024

CAZ340-346-092045-
/O.EXP.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
1139 AM PST Fri Feb 9 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY...

Surf conditions have diminished. 

$$

CAZ354-092045-
/O.EXP.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
1139 AM PST Fri Feb 9 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY...

Surf conditions have diminished. 

$$

CAZ087-362-366-092045-
/O.EXP.KLOX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Malibu Coast-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
1139 AM PST Fri Feb 9 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY...

Surf conditions have diminished. 

$$

CAZ349-350-092045-
/O.EXP.KLOX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240209T2000Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
1139 AM PST Fri Feb 9 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY...

Surf conditions have diminished. 

$$

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 Feb 6, 11:11 PM PST, 2 hours 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 6, 11:11 PM PST, 2 hours 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1111 PM PST Tue Feb 6 2024

.SYNOPSIS...06/409 PM.

Periods of rain, mountain snow, and possible thunderstorms will
continue through this evening. A few hours of moderate rain are
possible later Wednesday afternoon and night. Snow levels will
lower each day with mountain snow issues increasing. Gusty west to
northwest winds will form Wednesday and continue into Thursday.
Saturday through at least Tuesday will be dry and warmer.

&&

.SHORT TERM (TUE-FRI)...06/917 PM.

***UPDATE***

The upper low has moved eastward and is over the San Joaquin Vly
now. The trof axis is running through LA county and will exit over
the next few hours. The NVA filtering in behind the trof has
greatly reduced the shower activity. Gusty NW winds are filtering
in behind the trof. The winds will be gusty but with gusts only in
the sub advisory 25 to 35 mph range. The NW flow will create some
upslope showers and with the colder airmass snow levels will fall
to near 4000 ft and travel across the Tejon Grapevine I-5 where a
winter weather advisory is in effect.

Looks a fairly if not completely dry day tomorrow with another
system arriving in the evening and overnight. This system will
only bring an additional half inch or so of rain to the area.

Will update the forecast to lower pops and clouds.

***From Previous Discussion***

More and more ensemble solutions are on board with a trough of low
pressure, currently just off the Alaskan Panhandle, zipping down
the west coast and through southern California on Thursday. This
system will be able to interact with the lingering moisture from
our current storm to bring one last band of organized precipitation
Wednesday afternoon and night. All areas should see about a 3
hour period of steady rain and mountain snow. Rain rates look to
peak around 0.25 to 0.50 inches per hour, highest in the
mountains. Some computer solutions show pockets of slightly
higher rates. On any other week, rain of this nature would not be
much of an issue, but considering that much of our area is water
logged, we might see some flooding issues in creeks and roads.
There is also a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Snow levels
lower down to around 3,500 feet with this band, so several inches
of snow is expected for the mountains. Winter Storm Warnings and
Winter Weather Advisories have been extended as a result. Some
showers will linger around on Thursday, but all areas should
finally see an end to the precipitation by Friday afternoon or
evening except for light snow on the north slopes into Friday
Night.

From now through Friday, additional rainfall totals of 0.25 to
0.75 inches are expected, with 1.0 to 1.5 inches in the favored
hills. Los Angeles County is the one exception, where additional
totals should be about double those numbers.

Temperatures will remain below normal through the week. Low
temperature will cool further through the week however, and some
interior valleys will approach freezing by Friday morning.

.LONG TERM (SAT-TUE)...06/408 PM.

Finally quiet conditions setup for Saturday through Tuesday.
Temperature should warm to near normal as high pressure settles in
aloft. Surface pressure gradients should turn offshore with weak
Santa Ana winds possible. Extended projections continue to show a
chance for another storm system for the end of next week with a
wide range of outcomes.

&&

.AVIATION...07/0710Z.

At 0536Z at KLAX, there was no marine layer nor inversion.

Low to moderate confidence in TAFs. Very low confidence in timing
of brief flight cat deviations from general conds during heavier
showers.

There is a 10-20 percent chance of -TSRA at all sites through
tonight.

KLAX...Low to moderate confidence in TAF. Very low confidence in
timing of brief flight cat deviations from general conds during
heavier showers. Low confidence in when winds will shift away from
east, but high confidence in east wind component generally staying
below 6 kt. There is a 20% chance of isolated -TSRA through
tonight, with brief gusty east winds possible. There is a 10%
chance of an east wind component of 6-7 kt after 03Z Thurs.

KBUR...Low to moderate confidence in TAF. Very low confidence in
timing of brief flight cat deviations from general conds during
heavier showers.

&&

.MARINE...06/1021 PM.

Thunderstorms remain possible through tonight. Any thunderstorms
can produce dangerous lightning and gusty winds.

High confidence in northwest to west winds will continue to
increase tonight over most if not all waters, including near
shore. These winds will persist through most of Thursday
(including overnight) at Small Craft Advisory (SCA) strength along
with SCA level seas, although a brief break is possible Wednesday
morning into afternoon. There is a 20 percent chance of low- end
Gale Warning conditions across the outer waters and in the Santa
Barbara Channel, including near the Ventura Coast, Wednesday
afternoon into late night.

For Friday and Saturday, moderate confidence in SCA conditions
staying confined to the typical areas off the Central Coast.

Seas will be building through Wednesday and Thursday. There is a
mixture of longer period (18-20 seconds), moderate period (12-14
seconds) and wind swell (7-9 seconds). This will create hazardous
waves near the coast, with a small chance of breaking waves at
the Morro Bay and Ventura Harbor entrances.

&&

.BEACHES...06/204 PM.

A northwest to west swell will build into the area through
tonight, peaking Wednesday through Thursday, then lowering but
staying elevated Friday and Saturday. There is a mixture of longer
period (18-20 seconds), moderate period (12-14 seconds) and wind
swell (7-9 seconds). High surf is likely for the Central Coast
(12-18 feet) and Ventura Coast (7-10 feet) by tonight, with the
rest of the west-facing coasts possible (5-8 feet) later on
Wednesday.

Meanwhile the tides will continue to build. Observed tides are
running much higher than predicted (by around 1 foot), and our
tide models continue that bias through the week. As such, the
high tides have the potential of peaking in the 7.5 to 7.8 feet
range (7.8 feet would match the highest on record). With the
combination of these tides and the high surf expected, there is a
risk for Coastal Flooding for west facing beaches during the
morning high tides (7am to 9am) through at least Friday. Thursday
morning carries the highest risk with the best combination of the
highest surf and highest tides. While the flooding will likely
not be as severe as what occurred in December 2023, there is a
risk of widespread flooding of beach areas including bike paths,
parking lots, and vulnerable roads like near Ocean Beach and
Ventura.

&&

.LOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...Flood Watch remains in effect until 1 AM PST Wednesday for
      zones 87-88-362-366>368-370-372-373-378>383-548. (See LAXFFALOX).
     Coastal Flood Advisory in effect until noon PST Friday for
      zones 340-346-354. (See LAXCFWLOX).
     High Surf Advisory in effect until noon PST Friday for zones
      340-346-354. (See LAXCFWLOX).
     Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 8 AM PST Thursday for
      zones 353-376-378-379. (See LAXWSWLOX).
     Winter Storm Warning in effect until 8 AM PST Thursday for
      zones 377-380. (See LAXWSWLOX).
PZ...Small Craft Advisory in effect until 9 PM PST Thursday for
      zones 645-650-655. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Small Craft Advisory in effect until 3 AM PST Friday for
      zones 670-673-676. (See LAXMWWLOX).

&&

PUBLIC...Kittell/Rorke
AVIATION...Lund
MARINE...Kittell/Lund
BEACHES...Kittell
SYNOPSIS...Kittell

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
Feb 6, 4:46 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLOXLos Angeles, Ventura119 min
Feb 7, 2:28 PM PSTFlood WatchLOXLos Angeles, Ventura14 hr
Feb 7, 3:17 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningLOX79 min
Feb 7, 3:30 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXSan Luis Obispo45 min
Feb 7, 3:37 PM PSTTornado WarningLOXSan Luis Obispo11 min
Feb 7, 3:55 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXSan Luis Obispo50 min

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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.