Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Issued by NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA
347 WHUS46 KMTR 220632 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 1032 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 CAZ006-505-509-530-221400- /O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241122T1400Z/ San Francisco- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 1032 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves between 14 to 19 ft along southwest facing beaches and between 19 to 22 ft along well exposed west facing beaches. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Large waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches. Sudden immersion in cold water can result in cold water shock even for the most experienced swimmers. Cold water shock can result in dramatic changes in breathing, heart rate and blood pressure, greatly increasing the risk of drowning in rough open waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ CAZ529-221400- /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-241122T1400Z/ Northern Monterey Bay- 1032 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...A moderate period northwest swell will result in a more energetic surf zone and an increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents. Breaking waves of 10 to 13 ft are expected with some potential for breaking waves up to 15 ft to develop. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Large waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. Sudden immersion in cold water can result in cold water shock even for the most experienced swimmers. Cold water shock can result in dramatic changes in breathing, heart rate and blood pressure, greatly increasing the risk of drowning in rough open waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$