2 active watches, warnings and advisories in California, most urgent first. From the National Weather Service.
Beach Hazards Statement 2
Beach Hazards Statement
Moderate · Expected
Until 9:00 AM Tue·Issued 1:23 AM Mon Oct 19·NWS San Diego CA
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 1:23AM PDT until October 20 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Details
What: Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves. Surf of 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet. Highest surf on south and southwest facing beaches.
Where: San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas.
When: Through Tuesday morning.
Impacts: Areas of hazardous swimming conditions. 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: Minor beach erosion may occur across south-facing beaches.
What to do
A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...and minor tidal overflow are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard.
Areas: San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Beach Hazards Statement
Moderate · Expected
Until 9:00 AM Tue·Issued 12:31 PM Sun Oct 18·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 18 at 12:31PM PDT until October 20 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Details
What: Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected.
Where: Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
When: Through Tuesday 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: Minor beach erosion and tidal overflows may occur across south-facing beaches especially in the Long Beach area.
What to do
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.
Areas: Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Times are local to the first state an alert names. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.
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