Redondo Beach Hazard: Strong Currents, High Evening Tides

REDONDO BEACH, CA —The National Weather Service has released a beach hazards statement for Los Angeles County Beaches through Thursday night, the agency reports.

Meteorologists say that high tides will bring the potential for minor tidal overflow and beach erosion along Los Angeles County's beaches in the evening Thursday.

"Pooling of seawater is possible around high tide each day at beach and harbor areas," a spokesperson for the National Weather Service says. "Enhanced beach erosion is also expected."

There is no forecast calling for significant damage, they reported.

An evening high tide near 7 feet will occur between 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Thursday.

The highest tides was expected to happen Wednesday and Thursday nights.

During a Beach Hazard, swimmers should be aware of such threats as strong rip currents, elevated surf heights and minor tidal overflow.

If there are storms in the area during this time, lightning is possible at local beaches.

Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard.

"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," the NWS reports.

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