Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant risk of flooding is expected. Coastal conditions are normal, and no inundation is anticipated near shorelines or low-lying areas.
WHEN
No specific risk period; normal conditions expected throughout the day.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts are expected. All areas will remain accessible, and no disruptions are anticipated.
Analysis:
Barometric Pressure: At the time of the high tide on 2025-01-08 at 11:00 AM, the mean barometric pressure is 1029.55 hPa. This is significantly higher than pressures observed during historical flood events (e.g., pressures below 1006 hPa in Category 3 events), indicating stable atmospheric conditions and a reduced likelihood of severe weather.
Tide Height: The high tide reaches 20.292 ft, which is comparable to previous Category 3 events. However, without the accompanying low barometric pressure, the elevated tide height alone is less likely to result in flooding.
Wind Direction and Speed: Wind speeds are low, ranging from 2 to 5 mph, coming primarily from the north and northwest. These conditions are not conducive to increasing tidal surges or exacerbating flood risks.
NOAA Flood Likelihood: NOAA reports a low flood likelihood of 3.4%, with water levels expected to be approximately 0.87 meters (2.85 feet) below the flooding threshold. This further supports the assessment of minimal flood risk.
Based on these factors, Day 1 is classified as Category 2, indicating no substantial risk of flooding under the current conditions.
CATEGORY 1
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Normal coastal conditions will prevail without any anticipated inundation.
WHEN
No specific risk period; normal conditions expected throughout the day.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts are expected. All areas will remain unaffected, and daily activities can proceed as usual.
Analysis:
Barometric Pressure: During the high tides on 2025-01-09 at 2:06 AM and 9:42 PM, the mean barometric pressures are 1033.0 hPa and 1036.43 hPa, respectively. These pressure levels are substantially higher than those associated with past flooding events, indicating very stable atmospheric conditions.
Tide Height: Tide heights are slightly lower than on Day 1, reducing the potential for elevated water levels that could lead to flooding.
Wind Direction and Speed: Wind speeds remain low, with no significant winds from directions that have historically contributed to coastal flooding in the area.
NOAA Flood Likelihood: NOAA forecasts a minimal flood likelihood of 0.7%, with water levels expected to be approximately 1.19 meters (3.9 feet) below the flooding threshold.
Considering these conditions, Day 2 is classified as Category 1, representing no risk of flooding.
CATEGORY 1
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Coastal and weather conditions are normal, with no anticipated flood-related impacts.
WHEN
No specific risk period; normal conditions expected throughout the day.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts are expected. All areas are expected to remain fully accessible without any disruptions.
Analysis:
Barometric Pressure: On 2025-01-10, the mean barometric pressures during the high tides at 3:24 AM and 12:36 PM are 1035.80 hPa and 1033.92 hPa, respectively. These high pressure readings indicate continued stable weather patterns, which are not conducive to flooding.
Tide Height: Tide heights are comparable to Day 2 and are not expected to pose any flood risks without the presence of contributing factors like low barometric pressure or significant wind events.
Wind Direction and Speed: Wind speeds are low to moderate, with no strong winds from flood-exacerbating directions. There are no indications of weather patterns that could lead to increased tidal surges.
NOAA Flood Likelihood: NOAA reports a negligible flood likelihood of 0.1%, with water levels anticipated to be approximately 1.55 meters (5.1 feet) below the flooding threshold.
Based on these observations, Day 3 is also classified as Category 1, signifying 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.