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MALIBU—On Monday, July 20, at 10:06 a.m., the city of Malibu issued an alert on its website warning beachgoers of dangerous beach conditions starting Monday and running through Tuesday, July 21, until 11 p.m.

Malibu is following a warning reported by the National Weather Service at 1:49 a.m. on July 20; that warning states that the Malibu Coast will experience high surf with waves reaching up to 4 feet and 7 feet high, increasing the frequency of strong rip currents.

According to the Los Angeles County Lifeguards’ Facebook, the Southern California coastline is expected to have a series of swells due to the impact of Tropical Storm Elida. Dangerous beach conditions are expected to be highest in south-facing beaches.

The city advises beachgoers and swimmers who plan to escape the heat and head to the beach to stay near occupied lifeguard towers and to stay away from rocks and jetties, as dangerous beach conditions increase the risk of ocean drownings.

By Megan Hanson

MALIBU—The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for the Malibu region thru Saturday, December 10 at 10 p.m. where dangerous rip currents are possible in the area.

For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding is expected per the NWS. In addition, a High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet with dangerous rip currents. Local sets of 15 to 20 feet will be likely near Point Conception, as well as Hermosa, Manhattan, and Palos Verdes Beaches.

Other regions that can be impacted include Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

The flooding of sea water is possible during the time frame, and parking lots, beaches and walkways can be impacted. No significant damage is expected to roads or structures.

Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can lead to injury, wash people off beaches and rocks and capsize small boats.

From today through Saturday there can be residual high tides of 6.0 to 6.5 feet that can increase the coastal flooding risk.

The NWS is informing the public to take necessary steps to ensure safety to flood-prone property. Motorists are warned to NOT drive around barricades or through water with unknown depths.

By Trevor