Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-08-15

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
Category 2 conditions with no flooding expected. The main driver is a moderately high astronomical tide, with pressure and wind contributing little.

WHEN
Peak tide-related water levels around 7:06 AM and again near 8:00 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Tide was the primary factor, while pressure remained near normal and onshore wind was minimal. These combined conditions kept the forecast at Category 2.

Day 2: 2026-08-16

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
Category 2 continues with routine conditions and no flood risk. Tidal levels are the primary influence, with quiet weather factors otherwise.

WHEN
Highest tides occur around 8:00 AM and 8:30 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Tide once again dominates, with normal pressure and negligible wind. The combined effect remains below flood thresholds, resulting in Category 2.

Day 3: 2026-08-17

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
Another Category 2 day with no flooding concerns. The astronomical tide is somewhat elevated, but other factors are minimal.

WHEN
Peak tidal influence near 9:06 AM and 9:00 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
The tide is the main contributor, and wind impact is marginally negative. Normal pressure keeps conditions stable at 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 TodaySunMon Cat 3 · 13 ft

Weather panel — Day 1

CentralEnsemble p10–p90
Pressure1019.8 hPa1019.3–1020.3
Wind5 mph SW2–8
Surge (forecast)0.40 ft
NOAA HTF likelihood0%

Onshore component: 4.5 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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