San Francisco, California
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | San Francisco; Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast |
| Effective: | 6apeor5ap -> 8aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 6apeor5ap -> 7aaeor15aa |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS San Francisco CA on 6apeor5ap |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued April 6 at 2:05PM PDT until April 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...A moderate period northwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...Now through 11 PM Monday evening. * 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. |
| Alert: | Lake Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area |
| Effective: | 6apeor2ap -> 8aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 7apeor0ap -> 8aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Reno NV on 6apeor2ap |
| Headline: | Lake Wind Advisory issued April 6 at 2:02PM PDT until April 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph and waves 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. |
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches |
| Effective: | 6apeor14ap -> 8aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 6apeor0ap -> 7aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on 6apeor14ap |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued April 6 at 1:14PM PDT until April 8 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet with dangerous rip currents. Highest on west and northwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. |
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | Ventura County Beaches |
| Effective: | 6apeor14ap -> 8aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 7aaeor0aa -> 7aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on 6apeor14ap |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued April 6 at 1:14PM PDT until April 8 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. Highest on west-facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Coastal Del Norte; Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt; Mendocino Coast |
| Effective: | 6apeor0ap -> 7aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 6apeor0ap -> 6apeor0ap |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Eureka CA on 6apeor0ap |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued April 6 at 1:00PM PDT until April 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. |