"The heat is on this Labor day weekend, and that's sending thousands flocking to Bay Area beaches seeking some relief. But with the gorgeous weather, comes a warning from first responders about a rip currents all weekend. "We're trying to spend one of the few beach days we get," said Michael Levin. Levin knows warm days like this don't happen very often at Ocean Beach in San Francisco, where you usually need a warm jacket on Labor Day weekend."
"The waves were crashing big time. It was a good reason to stay on the sand. Experts say never turn your back on the surf. "We're seeing rip currents and sneaker waves coming in. Rip currents can be dangerous, because they can pull you out," said San Francisco Fire Department Captain Samuel Menchaca. The San Francisco Fire Department says a Beach Hazard Warning is in effect through the weekend."
"SFFD posted ocean safety tips on its social media pages, with the motto: "When in doubt, don't go out." Surfer Mickey Damapong did go out and was feeling the undertow. "The rip is kind of pulling you towards the Cliff House. That's something I was feeling out there," Damapong said. All roads to the coast were crowded, especially the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge on Saturday morning, with epic traffic headed towards Marin."
A Labor Day heatwave sent thousands to Bay Area beaches seeking relief. Warm conditions at Ocean Beach brought families, surfers and crowded sand despite usually chilly Labor Days. First responders warned of dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves that can pull swimmers out. The San Francisco Fire Department issued a Beach Hazard Warning and shared ocean safety tips with the motto "When in doubt, don't go out." Surfers reported strong undertows pulling toward the Cliff House. Coastal roads and bridges saw heavy traffic toward Marin. Officials urged visitors to enjoy the weekend while avoiding hazardous ocean conditions.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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