WFO LOS ANGELES Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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HIGH SURF ADVISORY
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1222 PM PST Wed Jan 18 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8
feet. Dangerous rip currents are also expected.
* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM PST Friday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening.
* 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...Minor coastal flooding is possible around
the time of morning high tide, causing inundation of sea water
in low lying coastal areas and minor beach erosion. For Ventura
County beaches, even higher tides are forecast for Thursday
through Monday with tides 7.4 feet or higher, peaking Friday
through Sunday near 7.8 feet between 730 AM to 900 AM. Coastal
flooding is likely to persist through early next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do
NOT drive...
