High Surf Advisory for Ventura County Beaches; Los Angeles County Beaches
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- Los Angeles County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Ventura County Beaches
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding during morning high tides expected. For the High Surf Advisory, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet. Impacts: There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding during morning high tides expected. For the High Surf Advisory, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...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. Flooded sandy beach areas and moderate beach erosion possible. Localized and shallow flooding of beach parking lots, bike paths, and walkways. Isolated damage is unlikely, but cannot be discounted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 7.0 to 7.3 feet (MLLW) are expected each morning. Surf and coastal flooding impacts peak on Monday. Additional products will likely be needed through the week.
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High Surf Advisory issued November 9 at 7:12PM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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High Surf Advisory issued November 9 at 7:12PM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST 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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