Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Santa Monica CA

Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
838 AM PDT Wed Sep 9 2026

CAZ087-349-350-354-362-366-092200-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-260911T0700Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Ventura County Beaches-
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
838 AM PDT Wed Sep 9 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf. Abnormally high tides around 7 feet are expected in the
  evening between 8pm and 10pm.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at
  beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal
  ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant
  damage is expected. There is also an increased risk of ocean
  drowning due to strong rip currents. Rip currents can pull
  swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off
  beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lingering southerly swell will create
  hazardous rip currents and elevated surf conditions through
  today. Elevated surf may also enhance any minor coastal flood
  impacts during high tide.


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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Extreme Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
809 AM PDT Wed Sep 9 2026

CAZ362-366>373-548-110300-
/O.EXP.KLOX.HT.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260909T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.XH.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260911T0300Z/
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-Palos Verdes Hills-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-Eastern San Fernando Valley-Los
Angeles County San Gabriel Valley-
Including the cities of LAX, Burbank, Malibu Lake, Westlake Village,
Culver City, East Los Angeles, Torrance, Santa Monica, San Gabriel,
Downey, Compton, Glendale, Beverly Hills, Woodland Hills, Northridge,
Pomona, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Malibu, Long Beach, Sunland,
Malibu Bowl, Redondo Beach, El Monte, Van Nuys, Hollywood, Topanga,
Chatsworth, Universal City, Norwalk, Rancho Palos Verdes, and La
Canada Flintridge
809 AM PDT Wed Sep 9 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures between 92 and 108 expected.

* WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Eastern San Fernando Valley,
  Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Los Angeles
  County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown
  Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Malibu Coast,
  Palos Verdes Hills, Western San Fernando Valley, and Western Santa
  Monica Mountains Recreational Area.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat events. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Humid conditions will add to heat discomfort.
  Heat peaking today for most areas.

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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

&&

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