Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Los Angeles, CA
Issued by NWS Los Angeles, CA
574 WHUS46 KLOX 210004 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 504 PM PDT Mon May 20 2024 CAZ087-362-366-210815- /O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240522T2100Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Malibu Coast- Los Angeles County Beaches- 504 PM PDT Mon May 20 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Strong and dangerous rip currents. Breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. Largest risk over south and southwest facing shores. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$ Hall