Redondo Beach, WA
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 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
The barometric pressure is significantly higher than the threshold associated with previous flood events, indicating less severe weather conditions and a lower likelihood of an extreme flooding event. The high tide at 09:24 with a mean pressure MSL of 1019.47998046875 hPa is well above the threshold that has historically led to flooding, reducing the risk. NOAA's Flood Likelihood Analysis indicates a low likelihood of flooding for this date, with a flood threshold distance of -2.99m, which supports the forecast of only minor coastal flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Minimal risk of coastal flooding. No significant impact expected.
WHEN Highest risk near the time of high tide at 01:24 AM and 4:12 PM PST.
IMPACTS No significant impacts anticipated. Normal tidal fluctuations may cause minor pooling in very low-lying areas.
The barometric pressure during the high tides is relatively high (1024.47998046875 hPa in the early hours and 1021.1199951171875 hPa in the afternoon), which does not favor the development of severe weather conditions that could lead to flooding. The NOAA Flood Likelihood remains low for this date, with no percentage increase from the previous day's forecast.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Elevated risk of coastal flooding due to higher tides. Potential for water levels to reach or slightly exceed minor flood stage.
WHEN Highest risk near the time of high tide at 02:30 AM and around noon.
IMPACTS Possible minor flooding of the most vulnerable shorelines and low-lying areas. Some roads may be temporarily inundated.
The barometric pressure is lower on this day compared to the previous days but still above significant flood-inducing thresholds (1021.7899780273438 hPa at early high tide and 1020.4000244140625 hPa at noon). However, given that the pressure is trending downwards and considering the NOAA Flood Likelihood Analysis indicating a low likelihood with a smaller distance to threshold (-2.44m), there is an elevated risk compared to previous days, warranting a Category 3 rating.
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, as this analysis is based solely on provided data without considering other factors like hydrodynamic data or ground saturation levels.