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weather, storms, tsunami and other time sensitive emergency information

Winter Weather Advisory

Coast Range of Northwest Oregon-
Including the cities of Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit,
Lees Camp, and Trask
430 AM PST Mon Jan 13 2020

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 4 inches.

* WHERE…Coast Range of Northwest Oregon.

* WHEN…Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Plan on snow covered roads, including Highways 6 and
26.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Heaviest snow accumulations will be above
1000 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Beach Hazards Statement

ORZ001-002-130000-
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North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-
410 AM PST Sun Jan 12 2020

…BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Sneaker waves possible.

* WHERE…North Oregon Coast and Central Oregon Coast.

* WHEN…From 7 AM PST this morning through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their
feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead
to serious injury or drowning. Sneaker waves can lift or roll
large water soaked logs which can lead to serious injury or
death. .

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Water rises may be especially high around
the high tide at 2 PM for the north Oregon coast and 1 PM for
the Central Oregon coast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when sneaker waves create
potentially life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Always
keep an eye on the waves, and be especially watchful of children.

Keep children and pets away from the surf zone, and stay off of
jetties, rocks and logs. If you see someone swept into the sea do
not swim in after them. Call 911 and keep an eye on them until
help arrives.

Coastal Hazard Message

URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
226 AM PST Sat Jan 11 2020

North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-
226 AM PST Sat Jan 11 2020

…COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Coastal flooding expected.Large and dangerous waves with
breakers of 35 to 40 feet.

* WHERE…Low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower
reaches of the coastal rivers along the north Oregon and
central Oregon coast.

* WHEN…Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Major flooding, up to one foot above ground level,
during high tides. Large debris and logs will likely be moved
far onshore. Structures near the surf zone will likely be
inundated by waves. Beach erosion is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The total tide at South Beach will be
around 10 ft at 1210 PM this afternoon. The total tide at
Astoria will be around 10.2 feet at 1 PM this afternoon. Similar
conditions in the past have resulted in erosion in Neskowin,
Yachats, and near the south jetty of the Columbia River in
Clatsop county. Similar conditions have also resulted in
flooding in Seaside, Cannon Beach, Neskowin, and Lincoln City.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.

High Wind Warning

 

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
551 PM PST FRI JAN 3 2020

NORTH OREGON COAST-CENTRAL OREGON COAST-SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ASTORIA, CANNON BEACH, TILLAMOOK,
NETARTS, PACIFIC CITY, LINCOLN CITY, NEWPORT, CAPE FOULWEATHER,
YACHATS, FLORENCE, RAYMOND, LONG BEACH, OCEAN PARK, NASELLE,
CATHLAMET, AND CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT
551 PM PST FRI JAN 3 2020

…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING…

* WHAT…SOUTH WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* WHERE…NEAR THE BEACHES AND HEADLANDS ALONG THE SOUTH
WASHINGTON COAST AND ALONG THE NORTH AND CENTRAL COAST OF
OREGON.

* WHEN…UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS…TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE
VEHICLES. STRONG WINDS MAY BLOW DOWN WEAKENED TREE LIMBS,
POTENTIALLY LEADING TO SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID BEING OUTSIDE IN FORESTED AREAS AND AROUND
TREES AND BRANCHES. IF POSSIBLE, REMAIN IN THE LOWER LEVELS OF
YOUR HOME DURING THE WINDSTORM, AND AVOID WINDOWS. USE CAUTION IF
YOU MUST DRIVE.

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