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Oct 19, 2026

Current Severe Weather Alerts in California


There are currently 2 Weather Alerts in Californiaselect a different state


Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 12:39PM PDT until October 20 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Event: Beach Hazards Statement
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves. surf of 3 to 6 feet with local sets as high as 8 feet. highest surf on south and southwest facing beaches. * where...San diego county coastal areas and orange county coastal areas. * when...Through tuesday evening. * impacts...Areas of hazardous swimming conditions. rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * additional details...Minor beach erosion may occur across south- facing beaches.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 12:31PM PDT until October 23 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Event: Beach Hazards Statement
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. * where...Ventura county beaches, malibu coast and los angeles county beaches. * when...Through late thursday night. * 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. * additional details...Minor beach erosion and tidal overflows may occur across south-facing beaches especially along the malibu coast and in the long beach area.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement