National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists in the San Francisco region are warning people in several Californian coastal cities to stay out of the ocean amid an increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents.
Newsweek reached out to the NWS office in San Francisco by phone for comment.
Why It Matters
On Monday morning, the only weather alerts in place for the Golden State were a dense fog advisory in northwestern California and a beach hazards statement running along the coastline.
For the beach hazards statement, NWS meteorologists warned that a moderate swell would create dangerous conditions from south of Monterey to south of Point Reyes, encompassing roughly 270 miles of California shoreline.
What to Know
The beach hazards statement will remain in effect through Tuesday evening, according to the NWS San Francisco office…