CA WFO LOS ANGELES Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO LOS ANGELES Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, December 24, 2022

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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT

Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

158 AM PST Sat Dec 24 2022

...HIGHEST TIDES OF THE YEAR...OR KING TIDES...WILL CAUSE PERIODS

OF MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOWS AND INCREASED RIP CURRENT ACTIVITY

THROUGH MIDDAY SATURDAY...

.The highest astronomical tides of the year, or King Tides, will

affect areas beaches and coastlines through this morning, when

high tide is forecast to occur. King tides have historically

resulted in the minor flooding of beach walkways and normal dry

beach areas and increased rip current activity.

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST

TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated

surf of 5 to 8 feet. Abnormally high tides around 7 feet are

expected this morning. Minor tidal overflow is possible around

the time of morning high tide.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara

County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* 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 an increased risk of

ocean drowning due to increased rip current activity. 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...