Dangerous Conditions Expected in Coastal Communities
High Surf Advisory and Dense Fog Alert
Monday is expected to bring dangerous conditions to coastal communities, with a high surf advisory in effect until Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a warning, urging boaters to stay in safe harbor and residents to stay away from the water or swim near a lifeguard and avoid rock walls and jetties.
Surf Conditions
Conditions are expected to worsen throughout the day, with 8 to 12-foot waves and minor coastal flooding expected in some areas. Residents in Redondo Beach reported intense waves overnight. The high surf advisory is in effect until 4 a.m. Wednesday, with waves expected to increase to 8′ to 10′ with a high tide of 4.8′ at 4:45 a.m. The pier will be reassessed on Tuesday to determine if it will be reopened.
Fog Conditions
In addition to the high surf, dense fog is expected to reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. Temperatures will be in the 60s on Monday, with a 40% chance of rain on Christmas Eve, but sunny conditions expected for Christmas.
Closures and Alerts
Seal Beach Pier will close at 10 p.m. due to high surf, according to a post on Instagram by the Seal Beach lifeguard. A high surf advisory is in effect in Orange County until 4 a.m. Wednesday. Showers are likely in the afternoon on Tuesday in parts of Orange County.
Forecast
The San Gabriel Valley and Santa Monica Mountains can expect foggy conditions on Monday and Tuesday, with a 70% chance of rain on Tuesday. Highs are expected to range from 61 to 65 degrees.
FAQs
Q: What is the high surf advisory in effect until?
A: The high surf advisory is in effect until 4 a.m. Wednesday.
Q: What are the expected surf conditions?
A: Waves are expected to increase to 8′ to 10′ with a high tide of 4.8′ at 4:45 a.m.
Q: Will the pier be reopened?
A: The pier will be reassessed on Tuesday to determine if it will be reopened.
Q: What are the expected fog conditions?
A: Visibility is expected to be reduced to a quarter mile or less, with temperatures in the 60s.
