Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 28 at 7:19PM PDT until August 1 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet with dangerous rip
currents, highest across south to southwest facing beaches
exposed to southerly swells.
* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 6 AM PDT
Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Wednesday to
5 PM PDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM
Wednesday to 3 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely around the time of
high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as
parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads
or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk of
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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 6.2 to near 7.0 feet will
occur in the evening hours through Friday night, peaking
tonight through Thursday night. In conjunction with the
highest expected surf from the Hurricane Genevieve southerly
swell, the best potential for minor coastal flooding impacts
is expected Wednesday and Thursday evening.
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.
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.
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