2 advisories and 1 statement are in effect for Los Angeles County, CA. The most serious is a coastal flood advisory.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 1,751 alerts that included Los Angeles County, roughly 175 a year. The most common is the wind advisory (442 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on December 24, 2025. 49 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County BeachesUntil · NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON
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* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 8 feet Friday, increasing to 8 to 12 feet Saturday. Surf
heights are expected to decrease to 5 to 9 feet Sunday through
Tuesday. Dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal
Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Surf will
we highest for west-northwest facing beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 PM PST Tuesday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some
vulnerable low-lying coastal areas that are normally dry,
especially around the time of high tide, including over beach
parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to
significant beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is
unlikely but possible. There is an increased risk for ocean
drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to
sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off
beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of significant west-
northwesterly swells are expected to produce large surf into
next week with highest surf and greatest impacts likely
peaking Saturday and potentially again Monday. Minor to
moderate coastal flooding impacts are possible, especially
when largest surf overlaps with peak high tides. Some of these
impacts may be moderate to significant beach erosion and
shallow flooding of normally dry beaches and walkways.
What to do: Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do
NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Beach Hazards Statement
Catalina and Santa Barbara IslandsUntil · NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON
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* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf. Minor tidal overflows are possible during high
tides.
* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands.Surf will we
highest for west-northwest facing beaches.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.Surf will we highest for west- northwest facing
beaches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of significant west- northwesterly
swells are expected to produce elevated surf into next week with
highest surf and greatest impacts likely peaking today and
potentially again Monday. Minor tidal overflows are possible in
areas with largest surf, especially during high tide.
What to do: Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
High Surf Advisory
Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County BeachesUntil · NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON
Full alert text
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 8 feet Friday, increasing to 8 to 12 feet Saturday. Surf
heights are expected to decrease to 5 to 9 feet Sunday through
Tuesday. Dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal
Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Surf will
we highest for west-northwest facing beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 PM PST Tuesday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some
vulnerable low-lying coastal areas that are normally dry,
especially around the time of high tide, including over beach
parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to
significant beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is
unlikely but possible. There is an increased risk for ocean
drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to
sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off
beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of significant west-
northwesterly swells are expected to produce large surf into
next week with highest surf and greatest impacts likely
peaking Saturday and potentially again Monday. Minor to
moderate coastal flooding impacts are possible, especially
when largest surf overlaps with peak high tides. Some of these
impacts may be moderate to significant beach erosion and
shallow flooding of normally dry beaches and walkways.
What to do: Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do
NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.
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Recent alerts in Los Angeles County
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Alert
Area
Nov 14, 7:02 AM EST
Coastal Flood Advisory
Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Los Angeles County alert history
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49 tornadoes have been recorded in Los Angeles County since 1950, injuring 46 people. That ranks 1 of 58 counties in California. The most recent was on March 13, 2025 (rated EF0).