Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
802 PM PDT Thu Oct 17 2024
CAZ354-181600-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-241018T2100Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
802 PM PDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves 3 to 6 feet
are expected for west-facing beaches.
* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
802 PM PDT Thu Oct 17 2024
CAZ340-346-181600-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-241018T2100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
802 PM PDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves of 6 to 10
feet for northwest-facing beaches are expected.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
840 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2024
NCZ203-205-181245-
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0087.241018T1200Z-241019T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0013.241018T1000Z-241020T1600Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
840 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO NOON
EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the Coastal
Flood Advisory, up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet
expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to noon EDT
Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Friday
through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low
lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from
shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Duck NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/08 PM 5.8 2.1 1.7 5 Minor
18/08 AM 6.2 2.5 1.3 5-6 Moderate
18/09 PM 5.9 2.2 2.0 6-7 Minor
19/09 AM 6.2 2.5 1.3 7 Moderate
19/09 PM 4.6 0.9 1.0 6-7 None
20/10 AM 5.3 1.6 0.5 6 None
&&
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