Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 24 at 5:55AM PST until December 24 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 24, 2024 - 5:55am
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 12:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 13 feet on WEST facing
beaches will subside to 6 to 10 feet this afternoon, then surf
will continue at High Surf Advisory levels through Wednesday
evening. Very dangerous rip currents are expected.
* WHERE...Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 AM PST this
morning. For the High Surf Advisory, 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.
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