Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 10 at 1:38PM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 1:38pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning through Sunday afternoon,
significant coastal flooding and erosion is likely. For the
Beach Hazards Statement from Sunday morning until Sunday
evening, surf of 5 to 7 feet with local sets up to 9 feet. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory from Sunday afternoon until Tuesday
afternoon, minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 3 PM PDT Sunday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning through
Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM
Sunday to 2 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads and walking paths may be closed due
to high water. Low-lying property including homes, businesses,
and some critical infrastructure may flood. Shoreline erosion
will occur during high tides in the mornings. Elevated surf
will lead to a high risk of rip currents.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest impacts on Sunday morning from
Tropical Storm Rachel with a combination of increased swell,
onshore winds, and high tides locally over 7.5 feet. High tides
lower each day into the middle of the week.
Instruction:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description:
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov