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SYNOPSIS
13/232 AM.
Minor to moderate coastal flooding is likely continue through at least Tuesday. A Santa Ana wind pattern will create much warmer temperatures this week as well as gusty northeast winds at times, strongest Thursday and Friday.
LONG TERM (FRI-MON)
13/324 AM.
One more day of gusty Santa Ana winds are possible (30-40 percent chance of reaching advisory levels) into Saturday, taking on a more easterly orientation.
Temperatures are expected to remain well above normal through Sunday, but slowly cooling into next week. And looking out a little further there is fairly high agreement in the models that another cold upper low will move into the area the middle of next week, for another big swing into temperatures and weather conditions. It looks like mainly a dry system at this point, but there is some potential is tracks just enough offshore to support some shower activity.
AVIATION
13/0006Z.
At 00Z at KLAX, A moist layer was present up to 8000 feet.
Overall, moderate confidence in TAFs. There is a threat of isolated sprinkles or very light showers across LA county until sundown. There will be 20-40% chance of MVFR CIGs through early evening across KLAX, KSMO, KLGB, KBUR, AND KVNY.
KLAX...Moderate confidence in TAF. There is a threat of isolated sprinkles or very light showers at KLAX until sundown. There is a 30% chance of MVFR CIGs through early evening. A slight north to northeast winds component will most likely develop on Tuesday morning, but expected to remain 6 knots or less.
KBUR...Moderate confidence in TAF. There is a threat of isolated sprinkles or very light showers at KBUR until sundown. There is a 30% chance of MVFR CIGs through early evening. A slight north to northeast winds component will most likely develop on Tuesday morning, but expected to remain 6 knots or less.
MARINE
12/755 PM.
For the Outer Waters, moderate to high confidence in current forecast. On Tuesday afternoon and evening, there is a 40-60% chance of SCA level winds around Point Conception. For Wednesday through Saturday, high confidence in winds and seas remaining below SCA levels.
For the Inner Waters north of Point Sal, moderate to high confidence in current forecast. For Tuesday Wednesday, there is a 30% chance of SCA level winds in the afternoon and evening hours. Otherwise expect conds to remain below SCA levels.
For the Inner Waters south of Point Conception, moderate confidence in current forecast. Through Wednesday, high confidence in winds and seas remaining below SCA levels for most area, but the only exception is the western half of the Santa Barbara Channel where there is a 50% chance of SCA level winds Tuesday afternoon and evening. On Thursday and Friday, there is a 40-60% chance of SCA level northeast winds from Ventura south to Santa Monica.
Long period swell from the west and the south are affecting the coastal waters, and can create a confused sea state. This can make boating more challenging and dangerous, especially for small vessels.
BEACHES
12/804 PM.
While the peak timing for the most impactful coastal flooding has passed, there is still a threat of minor to moderate coastal flooding through Tuesday, due to continued high tides and elevated surf. The highest tides will occur during the mornings and range from 7.0 to 7.5 feet through Tuesday, with secondary high tides during the evenings (around 6 feet tonight decreasing to 5 feet by Tuesday evening). As for elevated surf, a long period southerly swell and long period westerly swell will impact the coastal waters the next several days.
The Coastal Flood Advisory for the San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara coasts are in effect until later this evening, and the rest of the coasts the Coastal Flood Advisory will continue until Tuesday afternoon. The Beach Hazards Statement for Santa Barbara South Coast will continue into Tuesday afternoon for a combination of elevated surf and minor tidal overflow during high tides.
A Beach Hazards Statement Tuesday through Thursday morning will likely be issued following the Coastal Flood Advisory expiration on Tuesday for the LA/Ventura County Beaches. This is due to minor tidal overflow continuing to be possible during morning high tides (remaining around 6.5 feet) and the 2 foot 15-16 second southerly swell continuing to impact the area.
Please continue to monitor the forecast and refer to the Coastal Hazard Product (CFWLOX) for more information.
LOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...Coastal Flood Advisory in effect until 2 PM PDT this afternoon for zones 87-354-362-366. (See LAXCFWLOX). Beach Hazards Statement in effect until 2 PM PDT this afternoon for zones 349-350. (See LAXCFWLOX). Beach Hazards Statement in effect through this afternoon for zones 354-362-366. (See LAXCFWLOX). PZ...Small Craft Advisory in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening for zone 650. (See LAXMWWLOX). Small Craft Advisory in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to midnight PDT tonight for zone 673. (See LAXMWWLOX).
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