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Big Waves To Hit OC As Weather Heats Up: Advisory
Coastal Orange County residents were advised to be aware of dangerous surf conditions and warm weather forecasted for the coming days.
NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Be aware, Orange County: The National Weather Service just issued a Beach Hazards Statement for your town.
Coastal Orange County residents should expect a surf of five to seven feet impacting both San Diego and Orange County coastal areas.
The advisory is expected to last through Sunday evening, the service said.
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"Increased rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions," the National Weather Service said in a statement. "Minor coastal flooding possible during evening high tides over the weekend with evening high tides between 5.5 to 6.5 feet."
In addition, the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for coastal Orange County, with the highest temperatures being found in Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa.
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The advisory is expected to last from 10 a.m. Thursday to 8 p.m. Monday.
Coastal Orange County residents can expect temperatures in the mid 80s to lower 90s throughout the duration of the advisory.
"Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors," the National Weather Service said.
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