Coastal flood advisory for Los Angeles County beaches until Friday afternoon – Los Angeles Daily News

Coastal flood advisory for Los Angeles County beaches until Friday afternoon  Los Angeles Daily News

Los Angeles County beaches was placed under a coastal flood advisory by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 11:39 a.m. The advisory is in effect until Friday Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. “Minor to moderate coastal flooding expected due to very high tides,” the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA said. “High tides will likely reach 7.5-8.0 feet (MLLW) late morning Thursday, which is 1.0 to 1.5 feet above astronomical projections. Decreasing some on Friday but still expecting near 7.5 feet (MLLW) around noon.” “Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways.

Moderate to significant beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage of structures due to sea water inundation is possible to the most vulnerable areas,” according to the NWS. “Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.” A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is either imminent or already occurring. In flood-prone areas, it’s crucial to move immediately to higher ground. A flash flood is a sudden and violent inundation that can develop within minutes to hours, and it can even happen in areas not currently experiencing rainfall. A flood warning is issued when