A high surf advisory has been issued for much of the Los Angeles County coast today, while unseasonably warm temperatures are expected to last through the week.
Five to 8-foot-high waves are expected to gradually subside this afternoon, according to the national weather service. Surfers and swimmers are also warned about strong rip currents.
“Definitely enjoy the beaches, just be careful,” said Jamie Meier, meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
Temperatures for the rest of the week are expected to stay in the mid 70s and low 80s for the coastal and valley areas, with Monday and Tuesday being the warmest, Meier said. Despite the warm temperatures, the region is not breaking any records yet, she said.
“We are probably about 10 degrees above normal,” Meier said. “The record high is around 90 degrees. We are still well below that.”
By Friday, however, temperatures will drop down into the 60s with a slight chance of rain Sunday afternoon.
— Ching-Ching Ni
Photo: A body boarder gets a tube ride amid high surf at the Seal Beach Pier. A high surf advisory is in effect for much of the Los Angeles County coast until 6 p.m. Monday. Credit: Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times