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 04:00 AM to 06:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
On September 27, 2024, the high tide at 04:54 AM is expected to reach a height of approximately 15.951 feet with a barometric pressure of 1013.55 hPa. This pressure is higher than the critical threshold of 992.8 hPa, reducing the likelihood of severe flooding. The wind direction is NNW with a speed of 8 mph, which is not significant enough to exacerbate flooding conditions. Historical data indicates that similar conditions have resulted in minor flooding events.
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 01:00 AM to 03:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS Moderate flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Some road closures possible.
On September 28, 2024, the high tide at 01:06 AM is expected to reach a height of approximately 16.422 feet with a barometric pressure of 1015.73 hPa. This pressure is higher than the critical threshold but lower than the previous day, indicating a slightly increased risk of flooding. The wind direction is NNE with a speed of 9 mph, which may contribute to moderate flooding conditions. Historical data shows that similar conditions have led to moderate flooding events.
CATEGORY 4
WHAT Significant coastal flooding expected. Possible inundation of up to 3 feet above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.
WHEN From 02:00 AM to 04:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS Significant flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Road closures likely.
On September 29, 2024, the high tide at 02:12 AM is expected to reach a height of approximately 16.753 feet with a barometric pressure of 1014.45 hPa. This pressure is still above the critical threshold but lower than the previous days, increasing the risk of significant flooding. The wind direction is S with a speed of only 1 mph, which may not significantly impact the flood risk but should still be monitored closely. Historical data indicates that similar conditions have resulted in significant 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.
This analysis integrates weather observations, tide data, and barometric pressure while comparing with historical events for insights. It provides a clear categorization and detailed reasoning for each day's flood potential based on the provided data.