Weather Alerts for ORANGE COUNTY COASTSIssued by the National Weather Service |
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ORANGE COUNTY COASTS | ||
Areas Affected: Orange County Coastal - Orange County Inland - San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire - San Diego County Coastal Areas - San Diego County Inland Valleys |
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Effective: Sun, 2/17 2:00pm | Updated: Sun, 2/17 1:58pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Sun, 2/17 10:00pm | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...WIND ADVISORY FOR THE LOWER DESERTS...COAST AND VALLEYS... .Breezy conditions will develop this afternoon as colder air overspreads Southern CA. The strongest winds will occur along the immediate coast in the late afternoon and evening and across the lower deserts. Winds will gradually weaken tonight. ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Winds...West to northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Timing...This afternoon and evening. * Location...Coastal areas and valleys, strongest along the immediate coast. * Impacts...Wet soil from recent heavy rains may result in weak or shallow rooted trees being uprooted during the time of strongest winds. Information: A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. |
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ORANGE COUNTY COASTS | ||
Areas Affected: Orange County Coastal - San Diego County Coastal Areas |
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Effective: Sun, 2/17 1:53am | Updated: Sun, 2/17 1:58pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Sun, 2/17 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS TODAY... .A west-northwest swell from 290 degrees will bring elevated surf and strong rip currents. The highest surf today will be in southern San Diego County. ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * Surf...3 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet in San Diego County south of Del Mar. * Timing...Through 4 PM today. * Impacts...Strong rip currents and risk of drowning with dangerous swimming conditions. Information: A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. |