...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West-northwest swell with a 12-14 second period mixed with choppy seas is generating surf of 4 to 7 feet, with sets to 8 feet. Highest surf expected along west and southwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and hazardous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 20-30% chance for thunderstorms embedded within stormy conditions today, leading to potentially hazardous lightning. The swell lessens and thunderstorms taper off this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Seek sturdy shelter if lightning is observed or thunder is heard. &&
