Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Minor coastal flooding expected. Possible inundation of up to 1 foot above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.
*WHEN From 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
On August 15, the high tide at 09:12 AM is expected to reach a significant height, but the barometric pressure is relatively high at 1007.09 hPa. This pressure is higher than the critical threshold of 992.8 hPa, reducing the likelihood of severe flooding. Wind speeds are low, and the wind direction is not significantly contributing to increased flood risk. Historical data indicates that similar conditions have resulted in minor flooding events.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Minor coastal flooding expected. Possible inundation of up to 1 foot above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.
WHEN From 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
On August 16, the high tide at 04:06 PM is expected to reach a significant height, but the barometric pressure remains high at 1009.88 hPa. This pressure is well above the critical threshold of 992.8 hPa, indicating a lower risk of severe flooding. Wind speeds are moderate but not extreme, and the wind direction does not significantly contribute to increased flood risk. Historical data suggests that similar conditions have resulted in minor flooding events.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Minor coastal flooding expected. Possible inundation of up to 1 foot above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.
WHEN From 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
On August 17, the high tide at 04:36 PM is expected to reach a significant height, but the barometric pressure remains high at 1009.36 hPa. This pressure is well above the critical threshold of 992.8 hPa, indicating a lower risk of severe flooding. Wind speeds are moderate but not extreme, and the wind direction does not significantly contribute to increased flood risk. Historical data suggests that similar conditions have resulted in minor flooding events.
You 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.
Step 1: Assess Barometric Pressure: The barometric pressure is relatively high at around 1007 hPa during high tide times, which reduces the likelihood of severe weather conditions and potential flooding.
Step 2: Evaluate Tide Height: The tide height reaches significant levels but does not exceed historical severe flood events' thresholds (e.g., >21 feet).
Step 3: Consider Wind Direction: Wind speeds are low (around 2 mph), and wind direction does not significantly contribute to increased flood risk.
Step 4: Integrate NOAA High Tide Flooding Likelihood: NOAA's forecast indicates a low likelihood of flooding with a score of 0%, further supporting a lower severity flood category.
Step 1: Assess Barometric Pressure: The barometric pressure remains high at around 1009 hPa during high tide times, indicating less severe weather conditions and reducing potential flood risks.
Step 2: Evaluate Tide Height: The tide height reaches significant levels but does not exceed historical severe flood events' thresholds (e.g., >21 feet).
Step 3: Consider Wind Direction: Wind speeds are moderate but not extreme (around 5 mph), and wind direction does not significantly contribute to increased flood risk.
Step 4: Integrate NOAA High Tide Flooding Likelihood: NOAA's forecast indicates a low likelihood of flooding with a score of 0%, further supporting a lower severity flood category.
Step 1: Assess Barometric Pressure: The barometric pressure remains high at around 1009 hPa during high tide times, indicating less severe weather conditions and reducing potential flood risks.
Step 2: Evaluate Tide Height: The tide height reaches significant levels but does not exceed historical severe flood events' thresholds (e.g., >21 feet).
Step 3: Consider Wind Direction: Wind speeds are moderate but not extreme (around 5 mph), and wind direction does not significantly contribute to increased flood risk.
Step 4: Integrate NOAA High Tide Flooding Likelihood: NOAA's forecast indicates a low likelihood of flooding with a score of 0%, further supporting a lower severity flood category.
Based on this analysis, all three days are categorized as Category 2 events with minor coastal flooding expected due to relatively high barometric pressures and moderate tide heights without significant wind contributions.