SAN DIEGO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS; ORANGE COUNTY C… — ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, cloud to ground lightning expected as a band of thunderstorms moves ashore. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet with sets to 8 to 9 feet at west facing beaches. High rip current risk.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 AM PST this morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Cloud to ground lightning is expected at beaches through 8 AM. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The thunderstorms and lightning threat will diminish after 8 AM. Tides will be falling during this time, but adjusted high tides will be near 7 feet which could combine with the high surf to produce localized beach erosion and overflow into parking lots and boardwalks. Surf begins to wane Sunday afternoon but may remain elevated for west-facing beaches into Monday.
Local conditions in San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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