Beach hazards statement for Bay Area Shorelines until Monday morning
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Beach hazards statement for Bay Area Shorelines until Monday morning
"Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast as well as San Francisco County are under a beach hazards statement which was released by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 12:13 p.m. The statement is in effect until Monday Feb. 2, at 9 a.m. An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet, can be expected according to the NWS San Francisco CA."
"At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.1 ft above normal (6.98 ft MLLW) at 8:34 a.m. Friday 1/30, 1.4 ft above normal (7.24 ft MLLW) at 9:30 a.m. Saturday 1/31, 1.3 ft above normal (7.16 ft MLLW) at 10:22 a.m. Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.4 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat."
Northern Monterey Bay, Southern Monterey Bay, Big Sur Coast, and San Francisco County are under a beach hazards statement in effect until Monday, Feb. 2 at 9 a.m. The National Weather Service warns of an increased risk of sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. San Francisco tidal gauge forecasts high tides 1.1 to 1.4 feet above normal on Jan. 30–Feb. 1, including up to 0.4 ft of storm surge from an incoming swell that will enhance tides and flooding threat. High tide timing can vary by up to 90 minutes along the Pacific Coast and through the Bay. Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with isolated closures is expected. Officials advise staying off jetties, piers, and rocks, remaining out of the water, not driving through flood water, and protecting flood-prone property.
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