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Coastal Flood Advisory
ActiveVentura County Beaches
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Minor to moderate coastal flooding is expected, especially for vulnerable south-facing beaches like Point Mugu and Port Hueneme. High surf of 4 to 7 feet is also expected with strong rip currents.
* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Sea-water flooding of beach and harbor roads, parking lots, and walkways is likely, especially around the time of high tide. Very isolated damage is possible. Significant beach erosion is expected. There is an increased risk for 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...High tides of 7.0 to 7.5 feet will be common each morning.
Instructions
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Data from the National Weather Service
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