Uyarılar, Brewitt Branch Long Beach Public Library

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 4:39AM PDT until May 22 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA * WHAT...Strong and dangerous rip currents. Elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. Waves will be largest and the risk of rip currents will be greatest on south and southwest facing shores. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly locations in such conditions, so stay off the rocks.