Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT This day is classified as Category 2, indicating no flood risk. Tides are slightly elevated, and pressure is a bit lower than average, but neither factor is strong enough to pose a flooding concern.
WHEN Highest water levels will occur in the evening, around 8:06 PM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING Moderate tide was the primary contributor, with slightly below-normal pressure providing minor support. Wind had a minimal onshore component. A similar past day was 2023-12-27, which reached Category 3, higher than today’s Category 2 assessment.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Again at Category 2, conditions remain routine for coastal areas. The tide is moderate, and somewhat lower pressure does not exceed thresholds that lead to flooding.
WHEN Peak water levels will come in two windows: early morning around 6:12 AM and evening near 8:42 PM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING Moderate tide and below-normal pressure are the main factors, but onshore wind is negligible. A near analog day, 2023-12-27, reached Category 3, exceeding today’s Category 2.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Still a Category 2, signifying no flood risk. Tide and mildly low pressure contribute but remain well below any danger level.
WHEN Look for higher tides around 6:42 AM and again in the late evening near 9:24 PM.
IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.
REASONING An elevated but not excessive tide combines with slightly below-normal pressure. There is minimal onshore wind effect. One comparable historical date, 2023-01-06, was a Category 3, which was higher than today’s forecast.
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.