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Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Portland OR
856 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

ORZ001-003-251630-
Coast Range of Northwest Oregon OR-North Oregon Coast OR-
856 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

…A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of far southwestern
Clatsop and northwestern Tillamook Counties through 930 AM PDT…

At 855 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout near Manzanita, moving northeast at
40 mph.

HAZARD…Landspouts, heavy rain, wind gusts to 50 mph, and penny
size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.

Locations impacted include…
Cannon Beach.

In Oregon this includes U.S. Highway 101 near mile marker 27, and
between mile markers 30 and 39.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT…LON 4592 12394 4588 12384 4575 12395 4580 12400
TIME…MOT…LOC 1555Z 205DEG 44KT 4579 12396

LANDSPOUT…POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE…0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST…40 MPH

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
911 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

ORZ001-002-WAZ021-260015-
/O.CAN.KPQR.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211026T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SU.Y.0006.211025T1611Z-211026T1000Z/
North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
911 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY…
…COASTAL FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED TO A HIGH SURF
ADVISORY…

* WHAT…Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to
30 feet.

* WHERE…In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon,
North Oregon Coast and Central Oregon Coast.

* WHEN…Until 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties,
and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off
rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor
beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings.
Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-
lying shoreline.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches,
producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay
well back from the water’s edge and be alert for exceptionally
high waves.

Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the
beach can easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill
someone caught in their path.

&&

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URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
435 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

ORZ001-002-WAZ021-242230-
/O.CON.KPQR.HW.W.0003.211024T2200Z-211025T1600Z/
North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
Including the cities of Cannon Beach, Netarts, Pacific City,
Lincoln City, Newport, Cape Foulweather, Yachats, Florence,
Long Beach, Ocean Park, and Cape Disappointment
435 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 9 AM PDT MONDAY NEAR BEACHES AND HEADLANDS…

* WHAT…South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected near beaches and headlands.

* WHERE…Central Oregon Coast.

* WHEN…From 3 PM Sunday to 9 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

Coastal Flood Warning

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
302 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
302 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

…COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO
5 AM PDT TUESDAY…

* WHAT…Coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE…In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon,
North Oregon Coast and Central Oregon Coast.

* WHEN…From 8 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. High tides around
430 AM and 300 PM Monday.

* IMPACTS…Major flooding, up to one foot above ground level,
during high tides is expected along the immediate coast as
well as low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower
reaches of the coastal rivers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Large waves and dangerous surf conditions
with breakers up to 35 ft are also possible.

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.

Exercise extreme caution along beaches. Unpredictable and
destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties and other
structures with no warning. Beach erosion is possible.

In southwest Washington similar conditions in the past have
resulted in significant flooding in Raymond, erosion to homes and
roads near Washaway Beach along Highway 105 near North Cove,
and/or erosion to campsites near Cape Disappointment.

In northwest Oregon similar conditions in the past have resulted
in severe erosion near the south jetty of the Columbia River in
Clatsop county, and/or flooding in Seaside, Cannon Beach,
Neskowin, and/or the Pacific City Airport.

URGENT WEATHER MESSAGE

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
249 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

North Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
Including the cities of Cannon Beach, Netarts, Pacific City,
Long Beach, Ocean Park, and Cape Disappointment
249 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM PDT
MONDAY NEAR BEACHES AND HEADLANDS…

* WHAT…South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected near beaches and headlands.

* WHERE…In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon,
North Oregon Coast.

* WHEN…From 3 PM Sunday to 9 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

High Wind Watch in Effect

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UA30000. Oct 22, 2021 14:49:03
0000 ATP6 OR0040100 20211022 14:49:02 (ATP9)
OR0040100 – PD ASTORIA
ATP6
(ATP6)

ORZ001-002-WAZ021-231400-
/O.NEW.KPQR.HW.A.0002.211024T1500Z-211025T1200Z/
NORTH OREGON COAST-CENTRAL OREGON COAST-SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CANNON BEACH, NETARTS, PACIFIC CITY,
LINCOLN CITY, NEWPORT, CAPE FOULWEATHER, YACHATS, FLORENCE,
LONG BEACH, OCEAN PARK, AND CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT
248 PM PDT FRI OCT 22 2021

…HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT NEAR BEACHES AND HEADLANDS…

* WHAT…SOUTH WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH
POSSIBLE NEAR BEACHES AND HEADLANDS.

* WHERE…IN WASHINGTON, SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST. IN OREGON,
NORTH OREGON COAST AND CENTRAL OREGON COAST.

* WHEN…FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS…DAMAGING WINDS COULD BLOW DOWN TREES AND POWER
LINES. WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE. TRAVEL COULD BE
DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS AND WARNINGS FOR UPDATES ON THIS
SITUATION. FASTEN LOOSE OBJECTS OR SHELTER OBJECTS IN A SAFE
LOCATION PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF WINDS.

&&

$$

FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE VISIT
HTTPS://WEATHER.GOV/PORTLAND

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Portland OR
548 PM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021

ORZ001>008-010-012-WAZ021-022-039-040-201830-
North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-
Coast Range of Northwest Oregon-
Central Coast Range of Western Oregon-Lower Columbia-
Greater Portland Metro Area-Central Willamette Valley-
South Willamette Valley-Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills-
Cascade Foothills in Lane County-South Washington Coast-I-
5 Corridor in Cowlitz County-Greater Vancouver Area-
South Washington Cascade Foothills-
Including the cities of Astoria, Cannon Beach, Tillamook,
Netarts, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Newport, Cape Foulweather,
Yachats, Florence, Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit, Lees Camp,
Trask, Grande Ronde, Burnt Woods, Tidewater, Swisshome, Veneta,
St. Helens, Clatskanie, Hillsboro, Portland, Wilsonville,
Oregon City, Gresham, Troutdale, Salem, McMinnville, Woodburn,
Stayton, Dallas, Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis, Albany, Lebanon,
Sandy, Estacada, Silver Falls State Park, Sweet Home, Vida,
Jasper, Lowell, Cottage Grove, Raymond, Long Beach, Ocean Park,
Naselle, Cathlamet, Cape Disappointment, Longview, Kelso,
Castle Rock, Vancouver, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Washougal,
Yacolt, Amboy, Toutle, Ariel, Lake Merwin, Yale Lake, and Cougar
548 PM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021

…BRIEF PERIOD OF STRONG, GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY
MORNING…

A strong front will cross over the area early Wednesday morning
through Wednesday afternoon. Expect a brief period of strong
southerly winds with the frontal passage with gusts as high as 40
mph possible.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Objects that are outdoors should be secured.
Downed trees and limbs are possible.

$$

Urgent Weather Message

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1132 AM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-
Coast Range of Northwest Oregon-
Central Coast Range of Western Oregon-Lower Columbia-
Greater Portland Metro Area-Central Willamette Valley-
South Willamette Valley-Western Columbia River Gorge-
Willapa Hills-South Washington Coast-I-
5 Corridor in Cowlitz County-Greater Vancouver Area-
Including the cities of Astoria, Cannon Beach, Tillamook,
Netarts, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Newport, Cape Foulweather,
Yachats, Florence, Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit, Lees Camp,
Trask, Grande Ronde, Burnt Woods, Tidewater, Swisshome, Veneta,
St. Helens, Clatskanie, Hillsboro, Portland, Wilsonville,
Oregon City, Gresham, Troutdale, Salem, McMinnville, Woodburn,
Stayton, Dallas, Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis, Albany, Lebanon,
Corbett, Rooster Rock, Multnomah Falls, Cascade Locks, Willapa,
Frances, Elk Mountain, Ryderwood, Raymond, Long Beach,
Ocean Park, Naselle, Cathlamet, Cape Disappointment, Longview,
Kelso, Castle Rock, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Washougal, Yacolt,
Amboy, North Bonneville, and Stevenson
1132 AM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

…FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
PDT TUESDAY…

* WHAT…Temperatures between 32 and 36 degrees will result in
frost formation. Lowest temperatures, possibly nearing 30
degrees, expected in generally cooler locations like Battle
Ground, Hillsboro, parts of the north Coast Range, and rural
areas within the central and southern Willamette Valley.

* WHERE…Portions of southwest Washington and northwest Oregon.

* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if
left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

People in the area covered by the frost advisory are advised to
harvest or protect tender vegetation. Potted plants normally left
outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold.

 

 

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/portland

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Portland OR
427 AM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

 

…COOL AND WET FALL-LIKE WEATHER WILL ARRIVE FRIDAY NIGHT…

The weather pattern will change later this week as a series of
strong, wet cold fronts will bring an end to this long dry and hot
summer.

Overnight temperatures will cool into the lower to mid 40s tonight,
with some of our more exposed and traditionally cooler locales
dropping down into the 30s. With the potential of frost in
outlying rural areas, consider taking time and precautions to
protect any temperature sensitive plants. Afternoon high
temperatures will be in the 70s through Thursday, then cool to the
60s for Friday into this weekend.

A strong cold front will push into the region Friday night,
bringing the first significant widespread rain to the region since
last spring. Rain may be heavy along the front, and may be heavy
enough to cause localized debris flows in recently burned areas
such as Santiam Canyon, the upper McKenzie River Valley, as well
as the Bull, Middle Fork, and Rough Patch fire complexes.
Elsewhere, heavy rainfall rates Friday night may lead to some
ponding on roadways and minor urban flooding issues in areas of
poor drainage.

Overall expected rainfall amounts may still be adjusted between
now and the event, but at this point 1 to 2 inches of rain are
expected for the inland valleys by Monday morning, with 2 to 4
inches possible along the coast and across the higher terrain.

With the expected rainfall, any clogged drains or gutters could
easily overfill. With the dry weather through Thursday, consider
checking outdoor drains, roof gutters, and other areas with poor
drainage and clearing out the dead leaves and debris.

For the latest forecasts and weather observations, visit
www.weather.gov/portland

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Portland OR
1234 PM PDT Thu Aug 12 2021

ORZ001-002-WAZ021-140000-
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
1234 PM PDT Thu Aug 12 2021

…BEACHGOERS BEWARE OF COLD OCEAN WATER…

As the region experiences dangerously hot temperatures through
Saturday, many will want to seek refuge from the heat and head to
the beach. However, some are not familiar with Oregon’s normal
beach hazards, including but not limited to rip currents, sneaker
waves and cold water temperatures. High beach visitation rates
occurred during the June heatwave, and resulted in increased
rescue rates and deaths.

Rip currents are powerful currents of water moving away from
shore, and can sweep even the strongest swimmer away. If at all
possible, swim near a lifeguard. Don’t swim against the current
directly to shore, swim along the shoreline until you escape the
current’s pull.

The current temperature of the ocean water along the Oregon’s
coastline ranges between 50 and 60 degrees. This impacts the body
much more severely compared to air temperature, and can lead to
loss of breathing control, heart and blood pressure problems, and
a high risk of suddenly drowning.

Therefore, residents and visitors who are planning to seek relief
at the beach from the excessive heat inland, should stay very
informed and aware of ocean hazards, wear a wetsuit and/or life
preserver if going out or in the ocean, and if possible, stay near
a lifeguard.

$$

Excessive Heat Warning

Coast Range of Northwest Oregon-
Central Coast Range of Western Oregon-
Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills-Northern Oregon Cascades-
Cascade Foothills in Lane County-Cascades in Lane County-
South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit,
Lees Camp, Trask, Grande Ronde, Burnt Woods, Tidewater,
Swisshome, Veneta, Sandy, Estacada, Silver Falls State Park,
Sweet Home, Government Camp, Detroit, Santiam Pass, Vida, Jasper,
Lowell, Cottage Grove, McKenzie Pass, McKenzie Bridge, Oakridge,
Willamette Pass, Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center,
Mount St. Helens, and Wind River Valley
446 AM PDT Mon Jun 28 2021

…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING…

* WHAT…Dangerously hot temperatures of 95 to 105 likely.

* WHERE…All of the higher elevations of southwest Washington
and northwest Oregon.

* WHEN…Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS…Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/portland