With Pacific Coast beach-goers and maritime enthusiasts on high alert, the National Weather Service San Francisco has issued a Beach Hazards Statement, effective from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening, cautioning against powerful northwest swells projected to produce waves ranging from 10 to 14 feet; the agency unequivocally advises to “Never turn your back on the ocean,” according to the NWS San Francisco website. Concurrently, inland areas prepare for a shift in weather patterns, marking the onset of heightened fire weather conditions forecasted to span from Sunday to Thursday. This suggests a potential volatility in California’s climate narrative.