Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Normal tidal conditions are anticipated without significant impacts.
WHEN
No flooding is expected during this period.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts expected.
Step 1: Assess Barometric Pressure
The barometric pressure during the high tides is 1019.18 hPa at 07:18 and 1009.76 hPa at 17:48. These values are significantly higher than those associated with historical flood events (e.g., pressures below 1006 hPa), indicating stable atmospheric conditions and a lower likelihood of flooding.
Step 2: Evaluate Tide Height
The tide heights are 19.875 ft at 07:18 and 18.714 ft at 17:48. While these heights are higher than those during the historical Category 3 event (17.460 ft), they are below the levels of Category 4 and 5 events, which had tide heights over 21 ft. Without low barometric pressure accompanying these tide heights, the risk of flooding remains low.
Step 3: Consider Wind Direction and Speed
Wind speeds are moderate, ranging from 8 km/h (5 mph) in the morning to 19 km/h (12 mph) in the evening, with wind directions shifting from SSE (167°) to S (188°). These conditions are less severe than those during significant historical flooding events, which featured higher wind speeds and wind directions that exacerbated flooding.
Step 4: Integrate NOAA High Tide Flooding Likelihood
NOAA's flood likelihood is low, with a 0% chance of flooding and a significant negative distance to the flood threshold (-1.34 m). This further supports the assessment of a low flood risk for this day.
Step 5: Synthesize Information and Forecast Flood Category
Based on the high barometric pressure, moderate tide heights, modest wind conditions, and NOAA's low flood likelihood, the flood risk is assessed as minimal. Therefore, the flood category for this day is Category 2, indicating no risk of flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Normal tidal conditions are anticipated without significant impacts.
WHEN
No flooding is expected during this period.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts expected.
Step 1: Assess Barometric Pressure
The barometric pressure during the morning high tide at 08:24 is 1008.31 hPa, which remains higher than pressures associated with past flood events. The evening high tide at 18:30 has a pressure of 1022.90 hPa. Overall, the pressure is high, indicating stable weather conditions and a lower likelihood of severe weather-related flooding.
Step 2: Evaluate Tide Height
Tide heights are 19.348 ft at 08:24 and 18.385 ft at 18:30. These are comparable to the previous day but still below the levels associated with significant flooding in historical events. Without accompanying low barometric pressure, these tide heights do not pose a significant flood risk.
Step 3: Consider Wind Direction and Speed
Wind speeds are low, ranging from 1 km/h to 10 km/h, with wind directions primarily from the S to SSW (172° to 198°). These wind conditions are not conducive to increased flooding and are less severe than those during historical flood events.
Step 4: Integrate NOAA High Tide Flooding Likelihood
NOAA's flood likelihood remains low, with a 0% chance of flooding and a distance below the flood threshold of -1.5 m. This indicates that tidal conditions are well within normal ranges.
Step 5: Synthesize Information and Forecast Flood Category
Given the continued high barometric pressure, moderate tide heights, low wind speeds, and NOAA's low flood likelihood, the flood risk remains minimal. Therefore, the flood category for this day is Category 2, indicating no risk of flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Normal tidal conditions are anticipated without significant impacts.
WHEN
No flooding is expected during this period.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts expected.
Step 1: Assess Barometric Pressure
The barometric pressure is high at 1022.97 hPa during both high tides at 09:30 and 19:24. These pressures are well above thresholds associated with increased flood risk, suggesting stable atmospheric conditions.
Step 2: Evaluate Tide Height
The morning high tide at 09:30 reaches 19.156 ft, slightly lower than the previous days. Without the presence of low barometric pressure, this tide height does not significantly elevate flood risk.
Step 3: Consider Wind Direction and Speed
Wind speeds are low, between 3 km/h and 6 km/h, with wind directions from SE (144° to 139°). These conditions are not aligned with wind patterns that have historically contributed to flooding in the area.
Step 4: Integrate NOAA High Tide Flooding Likelihood
NOAA's flood likelihood remains low, with a 0% chance of flooding and a distance below the flood threshold of -1.79 m. This further confirms the minimal flood risk for the day.
Step 5: Synthesize Information and Forecast Flood Category
Considering the high barometric pressure, moderate tide heights, low wind speeds, and NOAA's low flood likelihood, there is minimal risk of flooding. Therefore, the flood category for this day is Category 2, indicating no risk of flooding.
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.