High surf to hit LA and Orange County coast

The National Weather Service released this enhanced infrared satellite image of the Western U.S. on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018.
LOS ANGELES — High surf will pound the coast in Los Angeles and Orange counties from Wednesday night through Friday night, and strong rip currents will threaten swimmers and surfers, forecasters said.
A beach Hazards statement, which is a fraction less serious than a high surf advisory, will be in force from Wednesday night through Friday evening in both counties, a