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NWS Warns 10-Foot Surf, Life-Threatening Rip Currents in SoCal

9/7/2026

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Weather Service Warns

The U.S. National Weather Service warned of coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents in Southern California.
It issued coastal flood, high surf and small craft advisories from Avalon to Malibu.
Seal Beach closed the 8th and 10th Street parking lots until Wednesday.
Long Beach health officer ordered a three-day swimming ban because of runoff.
Rose Schoenfeld of the National Weather Service reported surf reaching 10 feet and life-threatening rip currents.

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Mayor Bass Coordinates

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An unusually active jet stream may prolong unsettled weather into early next week as Marie’s remnants interact.

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Weather Service Warns

The U.S. National Weather Service warned of coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents in Southern California.
It issued coastal flood, high surf and small craft advisories from Avalon to Malibu.
Seal Beach closed the 8th and 10th Street parking lots until Wednesday.
Long Beach health officer ordered a three-day swimming ban because of runoff.
Rose Schoenfeld of the National Weather Service reported surf reaching 10 feet and life-threatening rip currents.

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