Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 2 Miles SW Long Beach CA

Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
228 PM PST Wed Dec 11 2024

CAZ349-350-362-366-160000-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0020.241213T0000Z-241216T0000Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Malibu Coast-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
228 PM PST Wed Dec 11 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf of 4 to 6 feet expected. Very minor tidal overflow and
  coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara
  County Southeastern Coast, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County
  Beaches.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Sunday 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. In addition, astronomical tides will be running high,
  around 7 feet. And with the elevated surf, very minor tidal
  overflow and coastal flooding will be possible for west and
  northwest- facing beaches within a couple hours of morning high
  tides, which will progress from around 7AM PST Friday to between
  8AM and 9AM PST by Sunday.

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.

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Cohen




Air Quality Alert

CAZ362-366-368>372-374-375-121930-
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
Calabasas and Agoura Hills-Western San Fernando Valley-
Southeastern Ventura County Valleys-Santa Susana Mountains-
Including the cities of Malibu, Pacific Palisades, LAX, Long Beach,
Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Torrance, Beverly Hills, Compton,
Culver City, Downey, Hollywood, Norwalk, Malibu Bowl, Topanga,
Westlake Village, Malibu Lake, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Van Nuys,
Chatsworth, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks,
and Oat Mountain
1123 AM PST Wed Dec 11 2024

...AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR ELEVATED FINE PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS DUE
TO WILDFIRE SMOKE UNTIL 7 PM THURSDAY...

The South Coast AQMD has extended an air quality alert due to
increased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke in the region.
The air quality alert is in effect until Thursday at 7 PM.

If you smell smoke or see ash due to a wildfire, remain indoors with
windows and doors closed or seek alternative shelter, if feasible.
Avoid vigorous physical activity and run your air conditioner and/or
an air purifier. If possible, do not use whole house fans or swamp
coolers that bring in outside air. Avoid burning wood in your
fireplace or firepit and minimize sources of indoor air pollution
such as candles, incense, pan-frying, and grilling. If you must be
outdoors, keep the time brief and wear a tightly-fitted N-95 or P-100
respirator to help reduce exposure. Limit the use of gasoline
powered lawn and garden equipment.

Exposure to particle pollution can cause serious health problems,
aggravate lung disease, cause asthma attacks and acute bronchitis,
and increase risk of respiratory infections. People with heart or
lung diseases should follow their doctor`s advice for dealing with
episodes of unhealthy air quality. Additionally, people with
respiratory or heart disease, older adults, and children are
particularly susceptible and should avoid prolonged exposure,
strenuous activities or heavy exertion as conditions dictate.

Levels of particle pollution can vary hour by hour and by location
depending on fire behavior and local weather conditions.

To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the South
Coast Air Quality Management District website at aqmd.gov or download
the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additional details for
this air quality alert may be available at www.aqmd.gov/advisory.

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