
Illinois Hailstone Smashes State Record
A massive hailstone from a March severe weather outbreak has officially been confirmed as the largest ever recorded in Illinois.
# HEADLINE -------------------- COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT TUESDAY HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT TUESDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with local sets to 10 feet and dangerous and potentially life threatening rip currents, largest on south- facing shores. WHERE Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. WHEN Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. IMPACTS There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Enhanced beach erosion will occur. Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Areas most susceptible to coastal flooding will include Avalon, Long Beach (Alamitos Peninsula), and Oxnard to Malibu (including Point Mugu). ADDITIONAL DETAILS High tides will occur around 6.7 feet at 6pm on Sunday, 7 feet at 7pm on Monday, and 7.2 feet at 8pm on Tuesday. ISSUED AT Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 8:10 PM PDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. Follow advice from local officials. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Malibu Coast, Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Los Angeles County Beaches, Ventura County Beaches
# HEADLINE -------------------- COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT TUESDAY HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT TUESDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with local sets to 10 feet and dangerous and potentially life threatening rip currents, largest on south- facing shores. WHERE Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. WHEN Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. IMPACTS There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Enhanced beach erosion will occur. Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Areas most susceptible to coastal flooding will include Avalon, Long Beach (Alamitos Peninsula), and Oxnard to Malibu (including Point Mugu). ADDITIONAL DETAILS High tides will occur around 6.7 feet at 6pm on Sunday, 7 feet at 7pm on Monday, and 7.2 feet at 8pm on Tuesday. ISSUED AT Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 8:10 PM PDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. Follow advice from local officials. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Malibu Coast, Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Los Angeles County Beaches, Ventura County Beaches
Pollen Index: 9.1 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Grass, Chenopods and Elm. Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Sunday will remain stable in the high range. Pollen producing plants are at a relatively steady level of pollination at this time.











