SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTHWESTERN COAST; SANTA… — * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. Surf will we highest for west- northwest facing beaches.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of significant west- northwesterly swells are expected to produce elevated surf into next week with highest surf and greatest impacts likely peaking today and potentially again Monday. Minor tidal overflows are possible in areas with largest surf, especially during high tide.
Local conditions in Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast 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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