The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazard Statement through Sunday evening, warning that rip currents and strong surf could lead to increased drowning risk. The warnings are instated for all beaches in San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as well as Catalina Island and parts of Santa Barbara County.

A beach hazards statement was released by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. valid from Thursday 11 a.m. until Saturday 11 p.m. The statement is for Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands,

A Beach Hazard Statement is in effect for much of coastal Southern California amid a busy Independence Day weekend, where hundreds of people were rescued in Newport Beach on Friday. Weather officials said visitors should prepare for high surf and dangerous rip currents through Saturday night.