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Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 31 at 2:12PM PDT until August 1 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet with frequent, dangerous rip currents, highest across south to southwest facing beaches exposed to southerly swells. Very strong rip currents are occuring along some beaches. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected at the times of highest tide. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely around the time of high tide, over low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves
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* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet with frequent, dangerous rip currents, highest across south to southwest facing beaches exposed to southerly swells. Very strong rip currents are occuring along some beaches. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected at the times of highest tide. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely around the time of high tide, over low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves
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According to National Weather Service’s linked public record, Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 31 at 2:12PM PDT until August 1 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA, * WHAT…For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet with frequent, dangerous rip currents, highest across south to southwest facing beaches exposed to southerly swells. Very strong rip currents are occuring along some beaches. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected at the times of highest tide. * WHERE…Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS…Flooding of sea water is likely around the time of high tide, over low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves
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