Beach Hazards Statement for San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast +1 more
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- San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast
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What is happening
What: Minor tidal overflow flooding is expected. Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. 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...
What the bulletin says to do
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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* WHAT...Minor tidal overflow flooding is expected. Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * 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. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 6.6 to 7.2 feet will be common each morning, with large secondary high tides in the evening hours.
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Beach Hazards Statement issued October 8 at 1:10PM PDT until October 12 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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