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 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
The barometric pressure during the high tide at 17:30 is 1013.65 hPa, which is higher than the threshold that historically indicates severe flooding. However, the tide height at this time is not provided, but given the NOAA's low flood likelihood for this day and the distance to the threshold being -2.5m, it suggests that the tide is not exceptionally high. The wind direction is not specified, but if it were from the W/NW as in past events, it could contribute to water levels rising. Comparing with historical events, particularly the Category 3 event on 12/27/2023 with a tide height of 17.460 Ft and a barometric pressure of 1006.1 hPa, today's conditions seem less severe, hence the Category 3 rating.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Coastal conditions expected to be mostly stable with a very low risk of flooding.
WHEN The risk remains low throughout the day.
IMPACTS No significant impacts expected. Normal tidal conditions likely.
On this day, the barometric pressure during the high tide at 18:06 is 1018.21 hPa, which is well above any concerning thresholds for flooding and suggests stable weather conditions. The NOAA's flood likelihood remains low with a distance to threshold of -1.96m, indicating that the tide levels are not near flooding levels. Without specific tide height data for the high tides and considering the higher barometric pressure compared to historical events that led to flooding, the risk on this day is categorized as low.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Coastal conditions expected to be mostly stable with a very low risk of flooding.
WHEN The risk remains low throughout the day.
IMPACTS No significant impacts expected. Normal tidal conditions likely.
The barometric pressure during high tide at 18:48 is recorded at 1014.94 hPa, which does not indicate severe weather conditions that could lead to flooding. The NOAA's flood likelihood analysis shows a low likelihood with a distance to threshold of -1.67m, suggesting that tide levels are not a concern for flooding on this day either. Given these factors and no indication of extreme weather or tide conditions, the risk remains categorized as low.
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. Always follow advice from local authorities regarding safety measures during coastal events.