California weather alerts today
3 active National Weather Service alerts in California, affecting San Diego, Oxnard, Rancho Palos Verdes.
Beach Hazards StatementSan Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastaluntil Tue 20 Oct, 12:00 ET
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves. Surf of 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet. Highest surf on south and southwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of hazardous swimming conditions. 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 may occur across south-facing beaches.
What to do: A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...and minor tidal overflow 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.
NWS San Diego CA
Beach Hazards StatementVentura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beachesuntil Tue 20 Oct, 12:00 ET
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...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 Long Beach area.
What to do: Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Frost AdvisorySouthern Trinity; Northwestern Interior Mendocino; Northeastern Interior Mendocino…until Mon 19 Oct, 12:00 ET
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Northern Mendocino Interior, Southern Trinity, and Northern Lake. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas may see temperatures more briefly drop to 31
What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
NWS Eureka CA