San Pedro, California, United States

High Surf Advisory issued November 12 at 11:49AM PST until November 17 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet Friday, increasing to 7 to 12 feet Saturday. Surf heights are expected to decrease to 6 to 9 feet Sunday through Tuesday. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Surf will we highest for west-northwest facing beaches. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM Friday to 3 PM PST Tuesday. * 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...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. There is potential for moderate coastal flooding impacts at times, especially Saturday. Some of these impacts may be moderate to significant beach erosion and shallow flooding of normal dry beaches and walkways.

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. 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.

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Air Quality Alert issued November 11 at 11:29AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has extended an air quality alert due to harmful levels of fine particle pollution. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...in Vernon, Maywood, Bell Gardens, Westmont, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Downtown LA, East LA and Huntington Park. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...until 11:59 PM Thursday. * IMPACTS...Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, bronchitis, asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed: * When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors. * When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoid extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all outdoor physical activity. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor: * Keep windows and doors closed * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool * Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment

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