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High Surf Advisory In Palos Verdes; Rip Currents Expected

Palos Verdes beaches will have dangerous conditions all day Wednesday.

Los Angeles County beaches will have high surf and some winds in the mountains Wednesday.
Los Angeles County beaches will have high surf and some winds in the mountains Wednesday. (Nicole Charky/Patch)

PALOS VERDES, CA — Palos Verdes will see high surf and some winds in the mountains Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard.

Large breaking waves between five and eight feet will last through 9 p.m. in Palos Verdes with dangerous rip currents, NWS said.

These conditions make for a higher risk of drowning and injuries caused by waves and rocks. The waves could also make sailing with a small boat dangerous.

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Authorities advise staying out of the water Wednesday and staying near lifeguard towers.

Wind gusts around 5 to 15 miles per hour will hit the city and Los Angeles mountains will see high winds through Friday afternoon.

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