VENTURA COUNTY BEACHES — * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet, peaking Saturday. Surf may locally reach 15 feet near Ventura Harbor, where surf will likely be the largest. Dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. Surf will we highest for west- northwest facing beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 PM PST Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas that are normally dry, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is unlikely but possible. 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 large surf into next week with highest surf and greatest impacts likely peaking Saturday and potentially again Monday. Minor to moderate coastal flooding impacts are possible, especially when largest surf overlaps with peak high tides. Some of these impacts may be moderate to significant beach erosion and shallow flooding of normally dry beaches and walkways.
Local conditions in Ventura County Beaches 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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