{"id":3842,"date":"2024-12-23T15:10:34","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T23:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/?p=3842"},"modified":"2024-12-23T15:10:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T23:10:34","slug":"high-surf-brings-flooding-to-coastal-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/high-surf-brings-flooding-to-coastal-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"High surf brings flooding to coastal communities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dangerous Conditions Expected in Coastal Communities<\/strong><\/p>\n

High Surf Advisory and Dense Fog Alert<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Surf Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Fog Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Closures and Alerts<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Forecast<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

FAQs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Q: What is the high surf advisory in effect until?<\/strong>
\nA: The high surf advisory is in effect until 4 a.m. Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Q: What are the expected surf conditions?<\/strong>
\nA: Waves are expected to increase to 8′ to 10′ with a high tide of 4.8′ at 4:45 a.m.<\/p>\n

Q: Will the pier be reopened?<\/strong>
\nA: The pier will be reassessed on Tuesday to determine if it will be reopened.<\/p>\n

Q: What are the expected fog conditions?<\/strong>
\nA: Visibility is expected to be reduced to a quarter mile or less, with temperatures in the 60s.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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