San Diego, CA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf expected on south-facing beaches. Surf of 3 to 6
feet with sets up to 8 feet in Orange County.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and longshore currents for all
beaches will create hazardous swimming conditions. 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...The elevated surf is driven by a
southwesterly swell (190 degrees) at 4-5 feet with a period of
12- 14 seconds. Both swell and surf will gradually lower
Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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