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Coastal Flood Advisory

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San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast; Ventura County Beaches

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Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Minor to moderate coastal flooding expected due to very high tides.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to 1 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to significant beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage of structures due to sea water inundation is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will likely reach 7.5-8.0 feet (around 1.1 to 1.5 feet above astronomical projections) Sunday- Thursday, peaking Monday-Wednesday. High tides will peak in the morning hours. There is a small chance for isolated Coastal Flood Warnings (highest chances Wednesday-Thursday) if larger surf develops.

Instructions

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
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