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Beach Hazards Statement issued November 5 at 2:05AM PST until November 9 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA, United States of America
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* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.6 ft of
inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, an increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip
currents with breaking waves of 12 to 16 ft expected.
* WHERE...San Francisco.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday
November 13. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 5 AM PST
early this morning through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying
infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion.
Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach
than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal
areas. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning,
pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tide gauge, high
tide is expected to be: 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at
8:35 AM Thursday 11/5, 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at
9:08 AM Friday 11/6, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 9:38
AM Saturday 11/7, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 10:06
AM Sunday 11/8, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 10:35 AM
Monday 11/9, 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:04 AM
Tuesday 11/10, 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 11:35 AM
Wednesday 11/11, 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 12:10 PM
Thursday 11/12, 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM
Friday 11/13. These predictions include up to 1.5 ft of surge
that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat.
High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the
Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | San Francisco |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-11-05T12:00:00-08:00 |
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