SAN DIEGO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS; ORANGE COUNTY C… — * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Surf will build to 3 to 6 feet Sunday and persist through Tuesday morning.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...From 9 AM PDT this morning through Tuesday morning.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor beach erosion and tidal overflows may occur across south-facing beaches, especially in the Huntington Beach area.
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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