Beach Hazards Statement — Coastal Del Norte; Northern Coastal Humboldt; Southwestern Humboldt; Coastal Mendocino Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...A very long period westerly swell will increase the threat of sneaker waves. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Coastal Humboldt, Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. The risk will increase as winds weaken. * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
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