Forecasters said the situation remains complicated because Polo and Odalys are close to each other and computer models have had difficulty forecasting Odalys. Polo also has a relatively short period during which it is expected to be far enough west for its waves to have a clear path toward Southern California.
Los Angeles’ Emergency Management Department issued an alert Friday afternoon warning residents to prepare for the impact, including an increased risk of drowning, saying widespread and very strong rip currents could pull swimmers and surfers out to sea.
Residents in areas prone to coastal flooding were advised to obtain ready-to-fill sandbags from Los Angeles Fire Department stations and review information on proper sandbag placement at lafd.org/news/lafd-provides-sandbags- homeowners#SandLocations.
In Long Beach, the fire department’s Marine Safety Division and the city’s Public Health Department were supporting coastal preparations ahead of anticipated high tides and swell. The Health Department’s logistics team arrived early Saturday to deliver pre-filled sandbags and additional empty bags, and sand and sandbags were available at the Claremont Parking Lot, at 5400 E. Ocean Blvd.
A beach hazards statement was issued for LA County beaches through early Monday, and a coastal flood advisory was issued for Monday and Tuesday.