Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-08-14

Category 2

WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected on August 14. Slightly elevated tidal levels are the primary factor, with pressure near normal and negligible wind influence.

WHEN
Peak tide will occur in the evening, around 7:30 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
The moderate astronomical tide was the main contributor, with near-normal pressure having a minor effect and almost no onshore wind. All forecast models agree on Category 2.

Day 2: 2026-08-15

Category 2

WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected on August 15. Moderate tidal conditions remain the key driver, and wind remains minimal.

WHEN
Highest tide is expected in the evening, near 8:00 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Tidal influence remains moderate, with near-normal pressure and negligible wind. Ensemble models concur on Category 2.

Day 3: 2026-08-16

Category 2

WHAT
No flooding risk is anticipated on August 16. Tidal levels are moderate, and pressure is slightly above normal with light winds.

WHEN
Peak tide will occur in the evening, around 8:30 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Moderate tide is again the biggest factor, while pressure is near or above normal and onshore wind is minimal. Forecast ensemble fully agrees 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 13.4 ft13.2 ft12.9 ft

Weather panel — Day 1

CentralEnsemble p10–p90
Pressure1015.2 hPa1013.8–1014.5
Wind5 mph W3–5
Surge (forecast)0.50 ft
NOAA HTF likelihood0%

Onshore component: 4.1 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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