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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards San Francisco.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 27 at 11:29AM PDT until April 30 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet for south facing beaches and dangerous rip currents due to a long lived, long period south swell. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...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...Minor nuisance flooding may occur Monday and Tuesday between 6 PM and 3 AM during high tide.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Orange County Coastal
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 26 at 9:48PM PDT until April 30 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Elevated surf of 4 to 6 ft, with sets to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Orange County Beaches. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create hazardous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 2 to 3 ft swell from 190 to 200 degrees with a 16 to 18 second period. Highest surf will occur on south/southwest facing beaches.

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