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Beach Hazards Statement
ActiveSan Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves. Surf of 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet. Highest surf on south and southwest facing beaches.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Areas of hazardous swimming conditions. 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...Minor beach erosion may occur across south-facing beaches.
Instructions
A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...and minor tidal overflow are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard.
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