Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Coastal Flood Warning issued October 9 at 1:42PM PDT until October 11 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal
flooding and erosion possible. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
surf of 5 to 7 feet with local sets up to 9 feet. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 3 PM PDT Sunday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning through
Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM
Sunday to 2 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads and walking paths may be closed due to
high water. Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and
some critical infrastructure may flood. Shoreline erosion will
occur during high tides in the mornings. Increased surf will
lead to a high risk of rip currents.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest impacts on Sunday morning from
Tropical Storm Rachel in combination of increased swell, onshore
winds, and high tides locally over 7 feet.

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
2391st Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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