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Beach Hazards Statement

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Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Strong rip currents. Minor tidal overflows, especially during the late morning high tides.
* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea.

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.
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