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CBS News
06-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Southern California beaches facing dangerous conditions Sunday, forecasters say
While Southern California's Sunday should be a perfect summer weather day, experts are advising people to stay out of ocean water amid dangerous conditions. The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazard Statement through Sunday evening, warning that rip currents and strong surf could lead to increased drowning risk. The warnings are instated for all beaches in San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as well as Catalina Island and parts of Santa Barbara County. "There is an increased risk of ocean drowning," the NWS statement reads. "Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore." The dangerous current has been present all weekend. On Friday, the Fourth of July holiday, more than 350 rescues were made at Newport Beach alone, according to the official X account for Newport Beach Lifeguards. The NWS advised people who chose to swim in the ocean to stay close to lifeguard towers. It's possible the statement is extended into Monday, the NWS said, depending on conditions. The dangerous conditions come as Southern California approaches a heatwave. KCAL News has issued a Next Weather Alert for the upcoming Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as triple-digit temperatures are expected in inland areas.
Los Angeles Times
05-07-2025
- Climate
- Los Angeles Times
Hundreds rescued from rip currents off Newport Beach on July Fourth
Many beachgoers enjoying the waters off Newport Beach on the July Fourth holiday were in for a rude awakening. Lifeguards rescued 350 people Friday after the surf turned dangerous. In one instance, multiple people were rescued from a 'monster rip current,' according to social media posts from the Newport Beach Lifeguards. More than 10 people were pulled far from shore and scattered along a 'dog-leg' rip current, which bends and abruptly changes direction. Aerial footage from a police helicopter showed rescuers diving into the water to pull swimmers to the safety of a lifeboat. As hot summer weather and a long holiday weekend draw people to the beaches, the National Weather Service has issued warnings of dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf on Catalina and Santa Barbara islands, coastal areas of Ventura County and Los Angeles County, and along the Malibu coast. Warnings of strong rip currents and dangerous swimming conditions were also issued for coastal areas of San Diego and Orange counties, with expected surf of 4 to 6 feet. Both warnings will be in effect through Sunday. 'Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore,' the NWS said in its advisory.
Los Angeles Times
05-07-2025
- Climate
- Los Angeles Times
Hundreds rescued from 'monster rip currents' off Newport Beach on July 4th
Many beachgoers enjoying the waters off Newport Beach on the July 4th holiday were in for a rude awakening. Lifeguards rescued 350 people Friday after the surf turned dangerous. In one instance, multiple people were rescued from a 'monster rip current,' according to social media posts from the Newport Beach Lifeguards. A group of more than 10 people were pulled far from shore and scattered along a 'dog-leg' rip current, which bends and abruptly changes direction. Aerial footage from a police helicopter showed rescuers diving into the water to pull swimmers to the safety of a lifeboat. As hot summer weather and a long holiday weekend draw people to the beaches, the National Weather Service has issued warnings of dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf on Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, coastal areas of Ventura County and Los Angeles County and along the Malibu coast. Warnings of strong rip currents and dangerous swimming conditions were also issued for coastal areas of San Diego County and Orange County, with expected surf of 4 to 6 feet. Both warnings will be in effect through Sunday. 'Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore,' the NWS said in its advisory.
