The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for hazardous beach conditions and minor coastal flooding affecting the region. According to the NWS San Francisco, a Beach Hazards Statement will remain in effect until 9 AM Monday, prompting advisories to stay clear of the water due to dangerous surf and to always be cautious around the ocean.
In addition, those living along the San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, and Monterey Bay should be aware of a Coastal Flood Advisory that's in effect through 12 PM Sunday, as "minor coastal flooding is expected during the highest tide of the day," the NWS San Francisco cautions that, with the combination of elevated astronomical tides and storm surge from another system, water levels could rise approximately 1.4 feet above the norm, or reach about 7.20 ft MLLW, at the San Francisco tidal gauge around 8:34 AM today. While the conditions are unlikely to match the severity of earlier events this month, they suggest that familiar areas prone to so-called King Tides could see inundation around these times.
The updated weather discussion by NWS San Francisco offers a mixed bag for locals. On one hand, the short-term forecast promises "generally pleasant conditions with temperatures remaining above the seasonal average through the next week," but it also warns of the aforementioned coastal flooding and hazards at Pacific Coast beaches, highlighting an "increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents." Residents should take heed of these conditions, as the potential risks associated with such natural oceanic behaviors cannot be understated.
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