Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 23 at 10:18AM PST until December 24 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 23, 2024 - 10:18am
Expires:
December 23, 2024 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet are expected on
WEST facing beaches through Tuesday morning, then surf of 6 to
10 feet is likely Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
Very dangerous rip currents are expected.
* WHERE...Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for 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 between 4.0 and 5.0 feet MLLW
are expected each morning between 3 AM and 5 AM. Minor and
shallow coastal flooding over normally dry sandy beach areas
is possible during these times.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Los Angeles County Beaches
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA