Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Los Angeles, CA
Issued by NWS Los Angeles, CA
579 WHUS46 KLOX 201413 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 713 AM PDT Mon May 20 2024 CAZ087-362-366-210600- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240521T0600Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Malibu Coast- Los Angeles County Beaches- 713 AM PDT Mon May 20 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. Largest risk over southwest facing shores. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$