Southern California Weather Alerts: Heat Advisory and Coastal Hazards in Effect
The National Weather Service has issued conflicting advisories for Southern California, with heat and coastal hazards reported through early this week.
4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 7, 2026, 12:16 p.m. ET
Earlier reports
Sep 7, 2026, 6:48 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties as Coastal Flood, High Surf Advisories Continue
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, according to mynewsla.com, as temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 90s and triple digits in some areas through Thursday. The advisory began at 10 a.m. on Sept. 8, mynewsla.com reported.
Meanwhile, coastal flood, high surf and small craft advisories, along with a beach hazards statement, remain in effect for areas from Malibu to Orange County, according to nypost.com. The advisories are set to expire at 8 p.m. on Sept. 10, per mynewsla.com, though nypost.com reported they would last through Tuesday. The National Weather Service warned that rock jetties could become particularly dangerous during the elevated surf and advised people to stay out of the water or remain close to occupied lifeguard towers, nypost.com reported.
The conflicting reports describe different hazards and impacts: mynewsla.com reported the heat advisory and overnight lows remaining in the 70s and upper 70s Tuesday and Wednesday nights, while nypost.com reported dangerous surf and rip currents could remain a threat even as skies clear, following powerful waves, thunderstorms, heavy rain, and power outages.
Sep 7, 2026, 12:22 p.m. ET
Coastal Flood, High Surf Advisories Extended Through Tuesday for Los Angeles, Ventura Counties, Malibu to Orange County
The National Weather Service has extended its coastal flood, high surf and small craft advisories, along with a beach hazards statement, for areas from Malibu to Orange County, including Los Angeles and Ventura counties, through Tuesday, Sept. 8. The office first issued the warning for a shorter window, but has now pushed the end time back, according to the New York Post.
The hazardous conditions follow powerful waves that slammed the coast, thunderstorms that forced beach closures, heavy rain that toppled a tree onto vehicles, and thousands temporarily losing power, the New York Post reported. Dangerous surf and rip currents could remain a threat even as skies clear, the outlet reported.
The National Weather Service warned that rock jetties could become particularly dangerous during the elevated surf and advised people to stay out of the water or remain close to occupied lifeguard towers, according to the New York Post.
Sep 7, 2026, 12:16 p.m. ETFirst report
Southern California Coast Hit by Powerful Waves and Storm Damage
Powerful waves slammed the Southern California coast, forcing beach closures and causing damage, according to the New York Post. The storm, which brought heavy rain and thunderstorms, toppled a tree onto vehicles and left thousands without power. The affected areas span from Malibu to Orange County, including Newport Beach, Los Feliz, Glendale, Long Beach, and Seal Beach.
The National Weather Service issued coastal flood, high surf, and small craft advisories, along with a beach hazards statement, for Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The advisories are in effect through Tuesday, Sept. 9. Officials warned that dangerous surf and rip currents could remain a threat even as skies clear. The service advised people to stay out of the water or remain close to occupied lifeguard towers, noting that rock jetties could become particularly dangerous during the elevated surf.
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