Tag: National Weather Service

MALIBU—On Monday, March 16, the National Weather Service, which is located in Los Angeles and Oxnard, issued a heat advisory for the Los Angeles area, including Malibu and Santa Monica, this week.

Per the statement released on the city of Malibu’s Facebook page, temperatures will range between 85 and 95 degrees. The heat advisory will last until Friday at 8 p.m. Temperatures in the Santa Monica Mountains and other mountainous areas will be hotter than on the Malibu coast. Heat in mountainous areas will be even worse at night, as temperatures will rise after the sun sets.

Locations of cooling centers in Los Angeles can be found at https://ready.lacounty.gov/heat/.

Also, more information about the heat advisory and heat-related safety information can be found on the following website.

 

By Daniel Diquinzio

SANTA MONICA/MALIBU—The National Weather Service issued a Tsunami Advisory (upgraded from a Tsunami Watch) on Tuesday, July 29 for the California coast, including Santa Monica, following an 8.7 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia.

Dangerous waves and strong currents are expected to arrive overnight at around 1 a.m. The public is advised to stay out of the ocean and away from the coastline and Pier (the Santa Monica Pier closes daily at 11 p.m.

A tsunami is a series of large waves generated by the sudden displacement of the ocean. Large earthquakes below or near the ocean floor are the most common cause, but landslides, volcanic activity, certain types of weather, and near-earth objects (e.g., asteroids, comets) can also cause tsunamis. Most tsunamis are generated by earthquakes or landslides caused by earthquakes, and due to the unique terrain along the Santa Monica coast, residents must be prepared for these catastrophic events.

When a tsunami is detected, the city of Santa Monica notes warnings will be issued by Wireless Emergency Alert, radio, television, telephone, text message, and door-to-door contact by emergency responders. By registering with the city of Santa Monica for SMAlerts, individuals will receive emergency updates via phone, email or text message to assist with evacuations within the region.

At the moment, no evacuations are expected in Los Angeles County. For more information visit the city of Santa Monica tsunami preparedness website.

By Danny Jones

MALIBU—On Monday, February 13, the city of Malibu announced that the National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch in and around the Franklin and Palisades Fires burn areas in Malibu. The flood watch is in effect starting Thursday afternoon through the late night.

The NWS warns that heavy rain over the burn scars could trigger life-threatening and damaging flooding and debris flows. Moderate to heavy rain is forecasted Wednesday through Friday. The public is advised to stay alert, be prepared and take precautions.

To stay informed, sign up for updates at https://bit.ly/3Eu0ewn and tune in to KBUU Radio at 99.1 FM or visit https://bit.ly/40amrqk. For weather information, visit https://bit.ly/3WdJqjb.

By Trevor

SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica posted on its Facebook page on Monday, January 6 that the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning and High Wind Warning for the region starting Tuesday, January 7.

Gusts in Santa Monica could reach up to 40 mph. There will be a high potential for falling trees and powerlines, as well as power outages. To prepare, follow the steps below. For more details, visit www.weather.gov/translate.

The public is warned to:

-Secure patio furniture to avoid damage

-Report power outages to SCE.com/outage

-Report fallen palm fronds and tree branches to 311 or 311.santamonica.gov

-Ensure you have flashlight and batteries ready

-Charge phones and portable chargers

By Trevor