Beach Hazards Statement
Coverage of Beach Hazards Statement in the Nexus archive.
- Relentless heat, dangerous surf to grip Southern California into next week
Southern California will experience a persistent heat wave and dangerous coastal conditions, including high surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding, with advisories issued by the National Weather Service through the weekend.
- Onshore winds continue, gradual warming expected next week
Breezy onshore winds continue through the weekend, with temperatures near seasonal averages through early next week. A gradual warming trend is expected by the end of next week, increasing moderate heat risk in inland areas. A Beach Hazards Statement is active from Saturday morning to Tuesday afternoon.
- ‘Mother Nature is unforgiving’: Sneaker waves are hitting SF beaches hard
Sneaker waves are causing drownings and close calls on SF beaches, prompting Bay Area officials to issue a beach hazards statement through Wednesday. Officials urge caution due to the dangerous conditions.
- Surfer dies after rescue off San Francisco's Ocean Beach
A surfer died after being rescued from dangerous waters at San Francisco's Ocean Beach. Lifeguards performed CPR and transported the surfer to a hospital, but he died despite efforts. The National Weather Service issued a hazard warning for sneaker waves and rip currents.