Weather Alerts for San Mateo CoastIssued by the National Weather Service |
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SAN MATEO COAST | ||
Areas Affected: Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore - San Francisco Peninsula Coast - Northern Monterey Bay |
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Effective: Sat, 8/30 12:27pm | Updated: Sat, 8/30 1:08pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Sat, 8/30 9:45pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...A long period southwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Northern Monterey Bay Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers. Swimmers should always swim near a lifeguard. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest risk will be along southwest facing beaches. Coastal sections of Marin and Santa Cruz counties. In particular southwest facing beaches, including but not limited to Stinson Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk Beach, and Twin Lakes Beach. Information: Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. |