CA WFO LOS ANGELES Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO LOS ANGELES Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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HIGH SURF ADVISORY

Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

1222 PM PST Wed Jan 18 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS

EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.

For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8

feet. Dangerous rip currents are also expected.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM PST Friday.

For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of

high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as

parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to

roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased

risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and

surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury,

wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats

near shore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is possible around

the time of morning high tide, causing inundation of sea water

in low lying coastal areas and minor beach erosion. For Ventura

County beaches, even higher tides are forecast for Thursday

through Monday with tides 7.4 feet or higher, peaking Friday

through Sunday near 7.8 feet between 730 AM to 900 AM. Coastal

flooding is likely to persist through early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do

NOT drive...