Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Issued by NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA
466 WHUS46 KMTR 191206 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 406 AM PST Sun Jan 19 2025 CAZ006-505-509-529-530-200600- /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250121T0300Z/ San Francisco- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 406 AM PST Sun Jan 19 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...A long period westerly swell will result in an increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...7 PM Saturday through 7 PM Monday. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also carry driftwood logs and other debris. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$ Sarment