Flood Watch Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT No flooding expected. Conditions are normal with high tides not posing any flood risk.
WHEN No flood risk anticipated at any time on this day.
IMPACTS No impacts anticipated. Normal tidal conditions expected.
Forecast Reasoning for Day 1:
Barometric Pressure: At the times of high tides (07:18 and 17:48), the barometric pressures are 1019.23 hPa and 1008.85 hPa, respectively. These pressures are higher than those recorded during historical flood events, indicating stable atmospheric conditions and a lower likelihood of flooding.
Tide Height: The tide heights are 19.875 ft at 07:18 and 19.179 ft at 17:48. While these are substantial, they are lower than the historical Category 4 event, which had tide heights over 21 ft. This suggests that the tide levels are not sufficient on their own to pose a flood risk.
Wind Direction and Speed: Wind speeds are moderate, with 13 mph from the SSW (203°) during the evening high tide. This is higher than in the historical Category 3 event but does not significantly contribute to flood risk under current conditions.
NOAA High Tide Flooding Likelihood: NOAA indicates a low flood likelihood with a 0.0% chance, and tides are well below the flooding threshold, with a distance to threshold of -1.34 m.
Based on these factors, Day 1 is categorized as Category 2, indicating no risk of flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT No flooding expected. Tidal and meteorological conditions do not present any flood risk.
WHEN No flood risk anticipated at any time on this day.
IMPACTS No impacts anticipated. Standard tidal variations observed.
Forecast Reasoning for Day 2:
Barometric Pressure: Barometric pressures at high tide times are 1007.81 hPa at 08:24 and 1022.29 hPa at 18:30. These pressures are higher than during previous flood events, indicating stable weather conditions.
Tide Height: Tide heights remain within normal ranges and do not approach levels associated with historical flooding events.
Wind Direction and Speed: Wind conditions are calm to moderate throughout the day, with no significant wind activity expected to influence tidal levels.
NOAA High Tide Flooding Likelihood: NOAA reports a low flood likelihood with a 0.0% chance and a distance to threshold of -1.5 m, reinforcing the assessment of no flood risk.
Considering these factors, Day 2 is categorized as Category 2, indicating no risk of flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT No flooding expected. Normal tidal and weather conditions predicted.
WHEN No flood risk anticipated at any time on this day.
IMPACTS No impacts anticipated. Routine tidal movements expected.
Forecast Reasoning for Day 3:
Barometric Pressure: The barometric pressures at both high tides are 1023.34 hPa, significantly higher than pressures during historical flood events. This indicates very stable atmospheric conditions.
Tide Height: Tide heights do not reach levels associated with flooding and are below those observed during historical flood events such as the Category 4 and 5 events.
Wind Direction and Speed: Winds are light with no adverse wind directions affecting tidal conditions, reducing any additional flood risk potential.
NOAA High Tide Flooding Likelihood: NOAA indicates a low flood likelihood with a 0.0% chance and a distance to threshold of -1.79 m, confirming that tides are well below flooding levels.
Based on these observations, Day 3 is categorized as Category 2, indicating no risk of flooding.
No specific action is required as no flooding is anticipated over the next three days. It is advisable to stay informed by monitoring local forecasts for any changes in weather or tidal conditions.