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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What you need to know
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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: Dangerous and potentially life threatening rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Impacts: There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks....
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. Follow advice from local officials.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Dangerous and potentially life threatening 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...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will occur around 6.3 feet at 630pm on Sunday, 6.5 feet at 730pm on Monday, and 6.5 feet at 830pm on Tuesday.
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Official revisions
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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 6 at 2:46PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 6 at 1:13PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 4 at 9:24PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 4 at 11:45AM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 4 at 10:58AM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 3 at 12:11PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM 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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