Coastal Flood Advisory in Los Angeles County, California
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED
2/18/2024 12:51:00 PM (UTC)
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
2/18/2024 12:51:00 PM until 2/19/2024 6:00:00 AM
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.
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
10 feet with local sets to 12 feet with dangerous rip currents.
Highest surf Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning on west
and southwest facing beaches. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
minor coastal flooding expected during the early morning high
tides.
* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and
Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 AM PST Tuesday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 9 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of
high tide, over vulnerable 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 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 through Tuesday occur each
morning between 430 AM and 630 AM, peaking around 5.6 feet.




