Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Minor coastal flooding expected. Possible inundation of up to 0.5 feet above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.
WHEN From 05:24 AM to 05:54 AM PST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
The barometric pressure during the high tide at 05:24 AM is 1005.1699829101562 hPa, which is lower than the historical Category 3 event but not as low as the more severe Category 4 or 5 events. The wind direction is not specified, but if it's from the W/NW as in past events, this could push more water ashore. Comparing to the historical event on 12/17/2022, the pressure is slightly lower, indicating a potential for similar impacts.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Low risk of coastal flooding. No significant inundation expected.
WHEN Around high tide at 06:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS Minimal impacts anticipated. Standard high tide conditions with no significant overflow into coastal areas or infrastructure.
The barometric pressure is forecasted to be higher at 1013.25 hPa during the high tide at 06:00 AM, indicating less severe weather conditions compared to Day 1 and historical events that led to flooding. NOAA's flood likelihood analysis shows a low likelihood percent of 4.9%, supporting this assessment.
CATEGORY 4
WHAT Likely to experience coastal flooding with minor property damage.
WHEN From around high tide at 06:30 AM PST to the next high tide at 16:24 PM PST.
IMPACTS Potential for flooding of properties, especially those located in low-lying areas and near the shoreline. Some damage to vulnerable structures is possible.
The barometric pressure is significantly higher at around 1023.8200073242188 hPa during the morning high tide and even higher during the afternoon, which usually indicates less risk of flooding. However, NOAA's flood likelihood for this day is categorized as high with an 8.6% chance, which suggests a greater risk when compared to previous days. The distance to the flood threshold is -0.59m, closer than on previous days, indicating a higher water level relative to the threshold that could lead to flooding despite the higher pressure.
Residents and visitors 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. Consult local authorities or experts for final decision-making in flood-related situations and adhere to any evacuation orders or safety instructions provided by emergency services.