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 00:00 AM to 11:59 PM PST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
On August 16, the high tide at 00:18 AM is expected to reach a height of approximately 17.424 feet with a mean pressure MSL of 1007.62 hPa. The second high tide at 16:06 PM will reach around 18.635 feet with a mean pressure MSL of 1010.35 hPa. The barometric pressures are relatively high compared to historical severe flood events, reducing the likelihood of significant flooding. Wind speeds are moderate, and the wind direction is not expected to exacerbate flooding conditions significantly.
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 00:00 AM to 11:59 PM PST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
On August 17, the high tide at 01:18 AM is expected to reach a height of approximately 17.723 feet with a mean pressure MSL of 1011.85 hPa. The second high tide at 16:36 PM will reach around 19.015 feet with a mean pressure MSL of 1010.63 hPa. The barometric pressures remain relatively high, suggesting less severe weather conditions and a lower likelihood of significant flooding. Wind speeds are moderate, and the wind direction is not expected to exacerbate flooding conditions significantly.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Moderate coastal flooding expected. Possible inundation of up to 2 feet above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.
WHEN From 00:00 AM to 11:59 PM PST.
IMPACTS Moderate flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Some road closures possible.
On August 18, the high tide at 02:18 AM is expected to reach a height of approximately 17.836 feet with a mean pressure MSL of 1010.56 hPa. The second high tide at 17:00 PM will reach around 19.320 feet with a mean pressure MSL of 1008.94 hPa. The barometric pressures are slightly lower than previous days but still higher than historical severe flood events, suggesting moderate weather conditions and an increased likelihood of moderate flooding. Wind speeds are moderate, and the wind direction is not expected to exacerbate flooding conditions significantly.
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.
Given the high barometric pressure and moderate tide heights, the flood potential is categorized as Category 2 (Minor coastal flooding).
Similar conditions as Day 1 with high barometric pressure and moderate tide heights lead to a Category 2 (Minor coastal flooding).
The slightly lower barometric pressure combined with higher tide heights increases the flood potential to Category 3 (Moderate coastal flooding).
This analysis is based on the provided data and historical comparisons, emphasizing barometric pressure as a critical factor in flood risk assessment. Always consult local authorities for final decision-making in flood-related situations.