Flooding is expected Wednesday through Friday, with dangerous beach conditions beginning Tuesday.
The National Weather Service has issued coastal flood advisories for Orange County and Long Beach as elevated surf combines with unusually high tides.
Orange County’s advisory begins at 6 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, and ends at 11 a.m. Friday, October 9. A separate advisory covering Los Angeles County beaches, including Long Beach, continues until 11 p.m. Friday.
For Orange County, forecasters expect surf of 3–6 feet, with sets reaching 7 feet on south- and southwest-facing beaches. Morning and evening high tides could reach 6.5–7 feet.
Flooding could affect coastal parking lots, parks and roads, with isolated road closures and minor erosion. NWS identifies Long Beach among the areas most vulnerable to flooding in its Los Angeles County forecast.
Dangerous rip currents are also expected. Orange County’s Beach Hazards Statement runs from Tuesday afternoon through Friday evening.
Residents should protect flood-prone property, allow extra travel time and avoid flooded roads and barricaded areas. NWS advises remaining out of the water during hazardous swimming conditions.
