CA WFO LOS ANGELES Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO LOS ANGELES Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, December 24, 2022
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
158 AM PST Sat Dec 24 2022
...HIGHEST TIDES OF THE YEAR...OR KING TIDES...WILL CAUSE PERIODS
OF MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOWS AND INCREASED RIP CURRENT ACTIVITY
THROUGH MIDDAY SATURDAY...
.The highest astronomical tides of the year, or King Tides, will
affect areas beaches and coastlines through this morning, when
high tide is forecast to occur. King tides have historically
resulted in the minor flooding of beach walkways and normal dry
beach areas and increased rip current activity.
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
TODAY...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
surf of 5 to 8 feet. Abnormally high tides around 7 feet are
expected this morning. Minor tidal overflow is possible around
the time of morning high tide.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at
beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal
ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No
significant damage is expected. There is an increased risk of
ocean drowning due to increased rip current activity. 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...