Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.6 ft of

inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas

near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards

Statement, an increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip

currents with breaking waves of 12 to 16 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday.

For the Beach Hazards Statement, until Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying

infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion.

Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach

than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal

areas. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning,

pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tide gauge, high tide

is expected to be: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 10:35

AM Monday 11/9, 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:04 AM

Tuesday 11/10, 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 11:35 AM

Wednesday 11/11, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:10 PM

Thursday 11/12, 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 12:4

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.