Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-07-10

CATEGORY 2

WHAT A Category 2 event indicates no flood risk. The main driver is a moderate high tide, with only a slight boost from relatively normal pressure.

WHEN Peak tides around 12:30 AM and again near 3:48 PM.

IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.

REASONING Tide was the principal factor, with minor additional influence from pressure. Wind had negligible effect. Model agreement is unanimous on Category 2.

Day 2: 2026-07-11

CATEGORY 2

WHAT A Category 2 event, meaning no flooding risk. Primary driver remains the tide, with modest support from below-normal pressure.

WHEN Peak tides around 1:18 AM and again near 4:54 PM.

IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.

REASONING The moderate astronomical tide and slightly lower-than-typical pressure contributed to Category 2. Onshore wind did not significantly affect the outcome. All models agree on Category 2.

Day 3: 2026-07-12

CATEGORY 2

WHAT Again, a Category 2 event with no expected flooding. The main factor is the routine high tide, lightly influenced by slightly below-normal pressure.

WHEN Peak tides around 2:12 AM and again near 5:42 PM.

IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.

REASONING Moderate tide is providing most of the driver, with mild pressure effects and negligible wind contribution. Ensemble models agree on Category 2.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

CATEGORY KEY

Forecast detail

72-hour tide forecast at Tacoma (NOAA), local time. Dashed line is the Category 3 threshold.
14 ft 12 ft 10 ft TodaySatSun Cat 3 · 13 ft 12.5 ft12.7 ft12.4 ft

Weather panel — Day 1

CentralEnsemble p10–p90
Pressure1015.5 hPa1015.1–1015.4
Wind6 mph W1–5
Surge (forecast)0.40 ft
NOAA HTF likelihood0%

Onshore component: 3.0 mph. Pressure values are MSL; wind is the 10-meter forecast. Ensemble spread is the 10th–90th percentile across five weather models (GFS, ECMWF, ICON, GEM, UKMO).

Closest past event

Monday, February 23, 2026 Category 1
Tide
13.1 ft
Pressure
1018.0 hPa
Wind
10 mph SE

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