Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for:

Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1237 PM PDT Sun Mar 15 2026

CAZ043-552-160500-
/O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0003.260315T1937Z-260319T0600Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
1237 PM PDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Long period (17-19 second) south-southwesterly swell
  (190-200 degrees) building creating elevated surf conditions
  with waves 2-4 feet this afternoon into Tuesday. Breaking waves
  of 4-6 feet are expected, with sets up to 7 feet possible on
  south- facing beaches.

* WHERE...South facing beaches for San Diego County Coastal Areas
  and Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A beach hazards statement for elevated surf
  means that waves will be high enough to cause danger to
  inexperienced swimmers in the water. Elevated surf also
  frequently results in strong rip currents which can drag people
  away from the shore and possibly result in drowning. Always swim
  near a lifeguard..

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

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Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1144 AM PDT Sun Mar 15 2026

CAZ043-048-050-057-552-554-160500-
/O.CON.KSGX.HT.Y.0002.260316T1700Z-260321T0300Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Bernardino and Riverside
County Valleys-The Inland Empire-San Diego County Valleys-Santa
Ana Mountains and Foothills-Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange
County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Anaheim, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Corona,
Santee, San Bernardino, Encinitas, Moreno Valley, Fontana, Poway,
San Marcos, Garden Grove, San Diego, Escondido, La Mesa, Irvine,
Fullerton, National City, Oceanside, Huntington Beach, Riverside,
Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Carlsbad, Orange, Mission Viejo, Rancho
Cucamonga, Vista, and Ontario
1144 AM PDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 8 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 80 to 90 degrees near the
  coast and 95 to 105 inland. Hottest weather likely on Thursday and
  Friday.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas,
  San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San
  Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa
  Ana Mountains and Foothills.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 8 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Increased
  heat impacts due to long-duration early season heat wave.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High temperatures this week will be 20 to 30
  degrees above normal for this time of year. Record breaking heat
  is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Reduce outdoor recreation, especially each afternoon.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, take frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

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