Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Coastal Flood Warning issued October 9 at 8:27PM PDT until October 11 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning through Sunday afternoon,
significant coastal flooding and erosion possible. For the Beach
Hazards Statement from Sunday morning until Sunday evening, surf
of 5 to 7 feet with local sets up to 9 feet. For the Coastal
Flood Advisory from Sunday afternoon until Tuesday afternoon,
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 with a combination of increased swell,
onshore winds, and high tides locally over 7 feet.

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
2412th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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