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Beach Hazards Statement
ActiveSanta Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and elevated surf are expected.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of sea water is possible around high tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas. Minor beach erosion is possible. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. 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...High tides are expected to peak around 7.1 feet at 11:30 to noon Tuesday morning.
Instructions
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming 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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