{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.f89a6212c68dd4ed2efc901b603b5c5552fa3a2f.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Beach Hazards Statement issued July 20 at 10:38AM PDT until July 21 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.f89a6212c68dd4ed2efc901b603b5c5552fa3a2f.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA"},"word_count":190,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Beach Hazards Statement: Beach Hazards Statement issued July 20 at 10:38AM PDT until July 21 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches\n**Issued by:** NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-20T10:38:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-20T10:38:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-21T10:45:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to\nelevated surf expected.\n\n* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara\nCounty Central Coast Beaches.\n\n* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon, peaking Monday afternoon\nthrough Tuesday morning.\n\n* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip\ncurrents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can\nwash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats\nnearshore.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest surf will be focused across south\nfacing beaches due to a southerly swell produced by Tropical\nStorm Elida. Additional Beach Hazards Statements or High Surf\nAdvisories will likely be needed through the rest of the week\ndue to a series of incoming southerly swells.\n\n## Instructions\nRemain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or\nstay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly\nin such conditions, stay off the rocks."}