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The Streamline: High surf, dangerous rip currents create hazardous conditions at San Diego beaches

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After months of closures, improving water conditions in Imperial Beach are finally allowing Camp Surf campers back into the ocean saving the program thousands of dollars. Joe Ducey explains the common insurance mistake that could end up increasing your rates.THE STREAMLINEWATCH ABC 10News brings you The Streamline for Tuesday, July 28 -- everything you need to know in under 10 minutes: The Streamline: Tuesday, July 28TOP STORYSan Diego County is expected to get a short break from the extreme heat and humidity over the next couple of days, but beachgoers are being urged to watch for hazardous coastal conditions.San Diegos beach communities are expected to see high surf, strong rip currents and possible coastal flooding through the rest of the work week and into Saturday.A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect through 5 p.m. Wednesday for waves between 3 and 7 feet and dangerous rip currents.

It will then transition into a High Surf Advisory and Coastal Flood Advisory.Forecasters say south-southwest-facing beaches could see waves of 5 to 9 feet, while west-facing beaches may experience surf between 3 and 6 feet. The High Surf Advisory is expected to remain in place through Saturday evening.Lifeguards and emergency crews responded to more than 400 water rescues over the weekend nearly twice as many as the previous weekend.The recent heat wave has driven more people to local beaches, making it an especially busy summer for lifeguards. San Diego lifeguards respond to 464 water rescues over the weekendDont get too comfortable with the cooldown: Temperatures will ramp up starting Thursday and it will remain hot around the county into the weekend, with record heat possible for some cities.USEFUL RESOURCES: Latest county weather alerts Places to keep cool around San Diego County Designated San Diego County cool zonesMICROCLIMATE FORECASTCoasts Inland Mountains Deserts BREAKING OVERNIGHTTOKYO (AP) An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japans southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.

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