Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2024-08-24

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 07:00 AM to 08:00 PM PST.

IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The barometric pressure on 2024-08-24 is relatively high, with the highest tide at 20:06 showing a pressure of 1008.16 hPa. The tide height reaches up to 19.799 feet at its peak, which is significant but not extreme compared to historical events. Wind speeds are moderate, and the wind direction is SSE, which does not significantly exacerbate flooding conditions. NOAA's flood likelihood for this date is low, with a 0.0% chance of flooding and a distance to threshold of -1.36m.

Day 2: 2024-08-25

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 04:00 AM to 08:00 PM PST.

IMPACTS Moderate flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Some road closures possible.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

On 2024-08-25, the barometric pressure remains relatively high but slightly lower than the previous day, with the highest tide at 20:42 showing a pressure of 1006.85 hPa. The tide height reaches up to 19.271 feet at its peak. Wind speeds are moderate, and the wind direction is SSE, which does not significantly exacerbate flooding conditions. NOAA's flood likelihood for this date is low, with a 0.0% chance of flooding and a distance to threshold of -1.93m.

Day 3: 2024-08-26

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 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST.

IMPACTS Moderate flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Some road closures possible.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

On 2024-08-26, the barometric pressure remains consistent with previous days, with the highest tide at 11:18 showing a pressure of 1006.13 hPa. The tide height reaches up to 17.336 feet at its peak. Wind speeds are moderate, and the wind direction is SSE, which does not significantly exacerbate flooding conditions. NOAA's flood likelihood for this date is low, with a 0.0% chance of flooding and a distance to threshold of -2.66m.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.


Forecast Reasoning:

Day 1 (2024-08-24):

  1. Barometric Pressure: High (1008.16 hPa)
  2. Tide Height: Significant (19.799 ft)
  3. Wind Direction: SSE (160°)
  4. NOAA Flood Likelihood: Low (0%)

Given the high barometric pressure and significant but not extreme tide height, combined with moderate wind speeds from SSE and NOAA's low flood likelihood, the flood category for this day is Category 2.

Day 2 (2024-08-25):

  1. Barometric Pressure: Slightly lower but still high (1006.85 hPa)
  2. Tide Height: Significant (19.271 ft)
  3. Wind Direction: SSE (163°)
  4. NOAA Flood Likelihood: Low (0%)

With slightly lower barometric pressure but still high enough to reduce severe weather conditions' impact, combined with significant tide height and moderate wind speeds from SSE, the flood category for this day is Category 3.

Day 3 (2024-08-26):

  1. Barometric Pressure: Consistent with previous days (1006.13 hPa)
  2. Tide Height: Significant (17.336 ft)
  3. Wind Direction: SSE (190°)
  4. NOAA Flood Likelihood: Low (0%)

The consistent barometric pressure with significant tide height and moderate wind speeds from SSE suggests a similar risk level as Day 2; thus, the flood category for this day is also Category 3.


This analysis provides an informed forecast based on provided data while emphasizing consultation with local authorities for final decision-making in flood-related situations.