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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 9 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
* TEMPERATURES...Daytime highs in the upper 90s to around 110
degrees with overnight lows in the 70s to low 80s in affected
areas, especially in the higher elevations.
* TIMING...Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons with limited cooling
overnight.
* IMPACTS...Prolonged heat exposure could exacerbate existing
conditions and/or cause heat illness in both healthy and
vulnerable populations.

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. Hot temperatures will create a situation in which heat
illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-
conditioned room...stay out of the sun...and check up on
relatives and neighbors.

...Long Period Southerly Swell Monday through late Wednesday
Morning...
.A long period southerly swell will impact the Central Coast
early this week. This will result in hazardous beach conditions
due to increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves,
particularly at south facing beaches such as Santa Cruz and
Stinson Beach. Swell heights and periods are forecast to decrease
throughout the day on Wednesday.
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WAVES AND SURF...Forerunners 2 to 3 feet at 20 to 21 seconds
Monday morning. Southerly swell will increase to 4 feet late
Monday with a period of 17 to 20 seconds. Breaking waves of 7
to 9 feet will be possible at favored locations.
* HAZARDS...Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves,
stronger longshore current at west facing beaches, and
somewhat larger breaking waves at south facing coasts.
* TIMING...Forerunners will arrive Monday morning before swell
heights increase late in the day and remain elevated through
Wednesday morning.
* LOCATION...South facing beaches along the Central Coast from
Sonoma County to Monterey County including but not limited to
Stinson and Santa Cruz Beach.
* POTENTIAL IMPACTS...Increased risk of sneaker waves and rip
currents at these beaches. Unsuspecting beach-goers may
suddenly be pulled out to sea. Never turn your back to the
ocean!

A Beach Hazard Statement for rip currents means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of strong rip currents.
Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the
vicinity of jetties...inlets...and piers. Swimmers caught in a
rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Swimmers should always
swim near a lifeguard.
A Beach Hazard Statement for sneaker waves means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of unsuspecting beach
goers being swept into the sea by a wave. People walking along
the beach should never turn their back to the sea. Fisherman
should avoid fishing from rocks or jetties.
A Beach Hazard Statement for longshore currents means that
conditions are present to support strong currents which parallel
the coast. Strong longshore currents can quickly carry swimmers
down shore away from their original point of entry. Longshore
currents can feed into rip currents which may carry a swimmer
quickly out to sea. Swimmers caught in a longshore current should
swim towards shore for safety. In contrast, swimmers caught in a
rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Always swim near a
lifeguard.