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Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 11 at 8:08AM PST until November 13 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

San Francisco; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast

What was issued

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, Up to 1.5 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 15 to 20 ft expected. For the
High Surf Warning, Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to
30 ft expected.

* WHERE...San Francisco and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur
Coast Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM Friday. For
the Beach Hazards Statement, from 9 PM Wednesday through 6 PM
Friday. For the High Surf Warning, from 6 PM Friday to 4 AM
Sunday.

* 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. Dangerously large breaking waves can overpower
swimmers, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties,
and rocks resulting in significant physical injury and
increasing the risk of drowning. 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: 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at
11:35 AM Wednesday 11/11, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at
12:10 PM Thursday 11/12, 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 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.

What you should do

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside
infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf
and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather,
surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

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