Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2024-03-02

CATEGORY 2

WHAT Minor coastal flooding expected. Possible inundation of up to 0.5 feet above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.

*WHEN From 07:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.

IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The current barometric pressure is above the threshold that has historically indicated severe flooding, suggesting less severe weather conditions for today. The high tide at 08:12 with a mean pressure MSL of 1010.1599731445312 hPa is not indicative of a significant flood risk, especially when compared to historical events that had lower pressures and higher tide levels. The NOAA Flood Likelihood Analysis indicates a low likelihood of flooding for today, with a distance to the threshold of -2.69m, which supports the forecast of a lower category flood event.

Day 2: 2024-03-03

CATEGORY 1

WHAT No significant coastal flooding expected.

WHEN Throughout the day.

IMPACTS No notable impacts anticipated.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The barometric pressure is forecasted to be high on this day, with a mean pressure MSL of 1015.2000122070312 hPa during the high tide at 08:42, which is well above the threshold associated with previous flood events. The NOAA Flood Likelihood Analysis also suggests a low likelihood of flooding, with a distance to the threshold of -3.1m. These factors combined with the absence of significant rainfall or strong winds from critical directions indicate minimal risk for flooding.

Day 3: 2024-03-04

CATEGORY 1

WHAT No significant coastal flooding expected.

WHEN Throughout the day.

IMPACTS No notable impacts anticipated.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

Similar to Day 2, the barometric pressure remains high at a mean pressure MSL of 1020.6099853515625 hPa during the high tide at 09:30, which does not favor the development of flood conditions. The NOAA Flood Likelihood Analysis continues to show a low likelihood of flooding with a distance to the threshold of -3.48m. The weather data does not suggest any significant changes that would increase the risk of flooding for this day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 advisories or evacuation orders that may be issued.