Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-08-16

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
A routine day with no flooding anticipated. The moderate tidal height is the main driver, with normal atmospheric pressure and minimal onshore wind keeping conditions benign.

WHEN
Peak tides around 8:00 AM and again near 8:30 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Tide was the primary factor, but it remained at a lower level than typical flood thresholds. Pressure hovered near normal, and onshore wind was minimal. All ensemble models agree on a low-threat outcome.

Day 2: 2026-08-17

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
Another calm day with no flooding expected. Tides remain moderate, and slightly below-normal pressure does not appear sufficient to trigger any problematic surge.

WHEN
Highest tides around 9:06 AM and again near 9:00 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
A moderate tide and slightly below-normal pressure were offset by minimal onshore wind influence. The ensemble consensus confirms a low-risk scenario.

Day 3: 2026-08-18

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
No flood concerns are anticipated. Tides are moderate, and pressure is near normal, resulting in a stable situation.

WHEN
Peak tides near 10:12 AM and again around 9:36 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Tide is the primary factor, but it is not high enough to cause flooding. Wind influence is minimal and pressure is close to average. All models indicate a consistent low-risk outcome.

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 TodayMonTue Cat 3 · 13 ft 12.7 ft

Weather panel — Day 1

CentralEnsemble p10–p90
Pressure1021.5 hPa1019.6–1020.9
Wind5 mph WSW2–4
Surge (forecast)0.30 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

Friday, October 18, 2024 Category 1
Tide
13.0 ft
Pressure
1023.0 hPa
Wind
10 mph SSE

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