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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
The barometric pressure is significantly higher than the threshold that indicates severe weather conditions and potential flooding. The high tide at 09:12 with a mean pressure MSL of 1007.0900268554688 hPa is not indicative of a severe flood risk, especially when compared to historical events like the Category 5 event on 12/27/2022, which had a much lower barometric pressure and higher tide height. The NOAA Flood Likelihood for this date is low, with a likelihood percent of 0.0%, further supporting the lower category rating.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Continued minor coastal flooding potential with limited impact.
WHEN Highest risk near the time of high tide at approximately 4:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS Similar to Day 1, expect minor and localized flooding in susceptible areas.
The barometric pressure remains high at around 1009.9400024414062 hPa during the high tide at 16:06, which is not conducive to significant flooding events. The NOAA Flood Likelihood remains low with no expected flooding, which aligns with the historical data where higher pressures correlated with less severe flood events.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Slight increase in coastal flooding risk due to higher tide levels.
WHEN Potential for higher water levels around high tide at approximately 5:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS Increased chances of minor to moderate flooding in low-lying coastal areas and roads, with possible disruptions to daily activities.
On Day 3, the barometric pressure slightly decreases to around 1009.3400268554688 hPa during the high tide at 16:36, which may slightly increase the risk of coastal flooding compared to the previous days. However, it remains well above the threshold associated with significant flood events. The NOAA Flood Likelihood data indicates a low likelihood of flooding for this day as well, but given that the tide height is approaching levels seen in Category 3 historical events, it warrants a slightly higher category rating for caution.
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.