FLOOD WATCH

Redondo Beach, WA

DayInfo1: Day 1: 2024-10-31

CATEGORY 3

WHAT Minor coastal flooding possible due to high tide levels reaching up to 18.7 feet.

WHEN From 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM PST on 2024-10-31.

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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The barometric pressure is high at 1020.06 hPa, which suggests less severe weather conditions compared to historical flood events. The tide height is expected to reach 18.7 feet, which is higher than the tide height during the historical Category 3 event on 12/27/2023 (17.460 ft) but lower than the Category 4 events. Wind speeds are moderate at around 9 mph from the north, which is less likely to contribute to flooding. NOAA's flood likelihood data is not available for this date. Based on these factors, minor coastal flooding is possible, and monitoring is advised.

DayInfo2: Day 2: 2024-11-01

CATEGORY 2

WHAT No significant risk of flooding expected.

WHEN Normal conditions throughout the day.

IMPACTS No flooding impacts anticipated.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

Barometric pressure remains high at approximately 1023.63 hPa. Tide heights are lower than on Day 1, and NOAA's flood likelihood is low with a 0.0% likelihood and a distance to threshold of -2.61 meters, indicating tides are well below flooding thresholds. Wind speeds are light to moderate, and no severe weather conditions are expected. Historical comparisons show that conditions are not conducive to flooding.

DayInfo3: Day 3: 2024-11-02

CATEGORY 2

WHAT No significant risk of flooding expected.

WHEN Normal conditions throughout the day.

IMPACTS No flooding impacts anticipated.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The barometric pressure remains stable at around 1022.31 hPa. Expected tide heights are within normal ranges, and NOAA's flood likelihood remains low with a 0.0% likelihood and a distance to threshold of -2.18 meters. Wind speeds are moderate, predominantly from the south, with some light rainfall expected. Compared to historical events, these conditions do not indicate a significant risk of flooding.

PA: 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.