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Beach Hazards Statement

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San Diego County Coastal Areas

Status In Progress Started 32 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding expected. Additionally, dangerous rip currents and surf of 3 to 7 feet expected along west-facing beaches.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of parking lots and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming conditions due to elevated surf and strong rip currents.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest tides will occur in the late morning each day, peaking at 7.2-7.4 feet today, which is 1.2 to 1.4 feet above astronomical tide predictions. Higher surf today could prolong coastal impacts.

Instructions

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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