* WHAT…For the High Surf Warning, very large and choppy breaking
waves of 5 to 8 feet along east facing shores, with strong and
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, coastal
flooding is possible and could become locally damaging.
* WHERE…Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands.
* WHEN…From 8 AM Monday to 2 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Strong wind-induced waves may bring shallow flooding
along the beach areas as well as coastal walkways and roads
like Crescent Avenue and Saint Catherine Way. Flooding of sea
water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable
low- lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and
walkways. Powerful waves and strong rip currents will pose an
exceptional risk of ocean drowning and damage to coastal
structures like piers and jetties. Large breaking waves can
cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize
small boats near shore.