CALIFORNIA — October 26, 2026. LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTIES — National Weather Service forecasts on Monday, October 26, 2026, show coastal flood alerts along portions of the Southern California shoreline continuing through 1 p.m. Thursday, October 29. The agency’s forecast for Newport Beach carries a Coastal Flood Warning, while forecast pages covering parts of Long Beach, Torrance and the Los Angeles airport area display Coastal Flood Advisories. These are different alert levels and should not be described as one uniform warning for every California beach.

What it means for residents

Coastal flooding can affect low-lying beachfront locations, parking areas, walkways and access roads near high tide even when inland weather looks sunny and calm. Residents should follow local emergency directions and posted restrictions, keep vehicles away from water-covered roads, and avoid walking into flooded or wave-washed places. Businesses near the shore should monitor forecast updates and prepare for temporary access limitations.

What happens next

The NWS frequently revises forecasts and alert areas as conditions change. Rather than relying on a statewide headline alone, look up the forecast for the exact beach, city or ZIP code and read the current alert text. California58’s county newspapers can point readers to the same official source while reporting locally verified closures or effects.

Where to verify

Original NWS forecasts show the Orange County warning and the Los Angeles County advisory. Alert categories and expiration times reflect the October 26 check, not a prediction of actual flooding at every location.

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