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Updated:February 2, 2026 8:00 am PST

Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
Orange County

  Effective: Mon, 2/2 1:53am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: February 2, 2026 8:00 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 2/2 2:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Orange County Coastal
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet, with local sets to 7 feet.
Large breaking waves, in combination with a higher than average
morning tide, will lead to minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...through 9 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow, beach flooding, and coastal
erosion most likely during high tide this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted high tides at Newport Beach:
6.4 feet (MLLW) at 08:58 AM PST today.

Information:
Strong rip currents...elevated surf heights and minor tidal
overflow are likely. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk
to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the
water and always swim near a lifeguard.
Air Quality Alert AIR QUALITY ALERT  
Orange County

  Effective: Sun, 2/1 10:35pm Severity: Unknown
  Updated: February 2, 2026 8:00 am Urgency: Unknown
  Expires: Tue, 2/3 12:00am Certainty: Unknown

Areas Affected: San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire - Riverside County Mountains - San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning - Orange County Coastal - Orange County Inland
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued a mandatory wood-burning ban
for residents in the South Coast Air Basin. The No-Burn rule bans
burning wood, pellets, and manufactured fire logs in any indoor or
outdoor wood-burning device.

* WHERE...The South Coast Air Basin, which includes Orange County and
non-desert portions of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. No-
Burn Day alerts do not apply to areas above 3,000 feet in
elevation, the Coachella Valley, or the High Desert. Homes that
rely on wood as a sole source of heat, low-income households and
those without natural gas service also are exempt from the
requirement.

* WHEN...Monday.

* IMPACTS...Particles in smoke can get deep into the lungs and cause
health problems (including asthma attacks), increases in emergency
room visits, and hospitalizations. No-Burn Days are needed to
protect public health when fine particle pollution levels are
expected to be high anywhere in the South Coast Air Basin. No-Burn
Days are based on fine particle pollution levels that are
forecasted for an entire 24-hour period, which may not be reflected
in real-time air quality maps.

Information:
To protect your health, check current and forecasted air quality
levels at www.aqmd.gov or download the mobile app at
www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. When air quality is poor in your area,
limited extended or intense outdoor activity and remain inside with
windows and doors closed. Run your air conditioner and/or an air
purifier and avoid using devices that bring in outside air like a
swamp cooler or whole house fan if you have other ways to stay cool.

Additional details for this air quality alert are available at
www.aqmd.gov/advisory. Information on the South Coast AQMD Check
Before You Burn program is available at www.aqmd.gov/cbyb.