Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-08-28

CATEGORY 2

WHAT A Category 2 forecast indicates no significant flooding risk. Although tides will be moderately high, they’re not expected to reach flood thresholds.

WHEN Peak high tides are projected around 5:18 AM and again near 6:30 PM.

IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.

REASONING Tide levels were the main factor, aided by slightly below-average pressure. Onshore wind contribution is minimal. All models agree on Category 2 for this day.


Day 2: 2026-08-29

CATEGORY 2

WHAT Another routine day with Category 2 conditions and no flooding concern. Tides remain elevated but below flood levels.

WHEN Highest tide occurs around 6:00 AM, with another peak in the early evening near 6:54 PM.

IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.

REASONING Tide levels again dominate, with slightly lower pressure offering a small additional boost. Wind has little influence, and model consensus supports Category 2.


Day 3: 2026-08-30

CATEGORY 2

WHAT A third consecutive Category 2 day, indicating no flood threat. Moderate tidal heights remain well within normal limits.

WHEN High tides peak around 6:48 AM and again near 7:18 PM.

IMPACTS • No impact anticipated.

REASONING Moderate tides and near-normal pressure lead to a low-risk scenario. Minimal onshore wind influence keeps the forecast at Category 2, with no sign of higher-end outcomes.


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 12.8 ft

Weather panel — Day 1

CentralEnsemble p10–p90
Pressure1018.2 hPa1014.3–1015.3
Wind3 mph W4–6
Surge (forecast)0.60 ft
NOAA HTF likelihood0%

Onshore component: 2.6 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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