Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Category 2 indicates no significant flooding risk. Slightly higher-than-usual tides are the primary factor, with pressure near normal and minimal wind influence keeping overall risk low.
WHEN Peak water levels are expected in the morning around 8:18 AM and late evening near 11:24 PM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING The moderate tide is the main contributor, with near-normal pressure offering only a small boost, and onshore wind having no significant effect. This day’s conditions are somewhat similar to the 2023-01-06 Cat 3 event, though that was a higher category.
CATEGORY 1
WHAT Category 1 means no risk of flooding. The factors all remain minimal, with pressure slightly above normal and tides lower than the day before.
WHEN Highest tide occurs mid-morning around 9:24 AM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING Pressure is modestly supportive, but tide levels are too low to create any real concern, and wind does not contribute. The closest analog was 2023-01-06 (Cat 3), which was higher than today’s conditions.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Category 2 again signals no significant flooding threat. Tides are elevated enough to warrant a watch, though winds are even less supportive of flooding today.
WHEN Watch for elevated water around 12:36 AM and again near 10:54 AM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING Tide is the main factor, while near-normal pressure offers a modest addition and a slight offshore wind reduces the overall risk. Similar past events include 2025-01-06 (Cat 3), which was at a higher level.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.