SoCal will see its hottest days this week. The monsoon-like weather brings a chance of thunderstorms in some areas prompting a Beach Hazards warning.
Dramatic new video shows the dangers lifeguards are facing as high tides and the chance of rip currents continues along the Southern California coastline.
UC Berkeley student Harshita Nair and San Jose State student Mahial Sran both died after being swept into the ocean in Santa Cruz County last week, according to authorities and family members. The Santa Cruz Fire captain thinks a sneaker wave might have been responsible.
Forecasters warned beachgoers to use caution along the coast of Los Angeles and Orange counties as elevated surf, dangerous rip currents and high tides continue to affect the region Tuesday.
A Beach Hazard Statement issued by the National Weather Service now runs through Friday for the Orange and San Diego County beaches of Southern California.
The body of the 5-year-old girl who was swept away into the ocean in Laguna Beach has been recovered, authorities said.