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Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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Heat Advisory
Issued: 2:38 PM Oct. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 95 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal areas of southwest California

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

In the event of a nearby wildfire, smoke may increase heat and
physical stress. If smoke impacts your area; 1) Have a cooling plan
in place as smoke could limit your ability to cool your home through
open windows and 2) If you have air conditioning, set on air
recirculation within the home to avoid smoke exposure. Local
officials may have additional guidance.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 2:05 PM Oct. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
combined seas 3 to 5 ft possible when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt.
Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from
Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and
Anacapa Islands.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
3 AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea
conditions which could capsize or damage small and large
vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and combined
seas.

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Gale Watch
Issued: 2:05 PM Oct. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
combined seas 3 to 5 ft possible when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt.
Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from
Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and
Anacapa Islands.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
3 AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea
conditions which could capsize or damage small and large
vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and combined
seas.

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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 7:27 PM Oct. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor tidal overflow during times of high tides,
dangerous rip currents, and elevated surf.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles
County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of sea water is likely around high
tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with
normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is possible. The
risk for significant damage is very low. 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 tidal overflow during morning high
tide of 6.4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 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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