Santa Maria weather alerts

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10
to 15 feet with dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf
Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 18 to 25 feet
with dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
moderate to significant coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches. Surf will we highest for west-
northwest facing beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 9 PM PST Friday. For
the High Surf Warning, from 9 PM Friday to 3 AM PST Sunday.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 3 AM to 6 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...There is a high risk for flooding of sea water over
vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time
of high tide. This includes significant flooding of coastal
beaches, walkways and roads, and potentially damaging some
structures. Significant beach erosion is expected. Powerful
waves and strong rip currents will pose an exceptional risk of
ocean drowning and damage to coastal structures like piers and
jetties. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people
off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
Remain far away from the water's edge.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of west-northwesterly swells
will create an extended period of large surf into next week,
with the potential for WARNING level surf again late Sunday
night through Monday. Areas that may see most significant
impacts will be west- northwest facing beaches, with
widespread flooding likely at low lying areas such as at
Oceano Dunes. Breaking waves may impact the Cayucos and Pismo
Beach piers as well as the Morro Bay Harbor entrance.

What to do: Stay off of beaches and coastal walkways, roads, and structures. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other water side infrastructure.

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10
to 15 feet with dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf
Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 18 to 25 feet
with dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
moderate to significant coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches. Surf will we highest for west-
northwest facing beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 9 PM PST Friday. For
the High Surf Warning, from 9 PM Friday to 3 AM PST Sunday.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 3 AM to 6 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...There is a high risk for flooding of sea water over
vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time
of high tide. This includes significant flooding of coastal
beaches, walkways and roads, and potentially damaging some
structures. Significant beach erosion is expected. Powerful
waves and strong rip currents will pose an exceptional risk of
ocean drowning and damage to coastal structures like piers and
jetties. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people
off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
Remain far away from the water's edge.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of west-northwesterly swells
will create an extended period of large surf into next week,
with the potential for WARNING level surf again late Sunday
night through Monday. Areas that may see most significant
impacts will be west- northwest facing beaches, with
widespread flooding likely at low lying areas such as at
Oceano Dunes. Breaking waves may impact the Cayucos and Pismo
Beach piers as well as the Morro Bay Harbor entrance.

What to do: Stay off of beaches and coastal walkways, roads, and structures. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other water side infrastructure.

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip
currents.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast. Surf will we highest for
west- northwest facing beaches.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...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 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 dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

The Coastal Flood Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on this developing situation.

What to do: Stay off of beaches and coastal walkways, roads, and structures. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other water side infrastructure.