Category Archives: Weather and Storms

High Wind Warning Thursday

North Oregon Coast-
Including the cities of Astoria, Cannon Beach, Tillamook,
Netarts, and Pacific City
903 AM PDT Wed Nov 3 2021

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM PDT
THURSDAY…

* WHAT…South to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to
60 mph expected.

* WHERE…North Oregon Coast.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to 4 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Strong winds will blow down weak trees. Scattered
power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds will initially be strongest on
beaches and headlands early Thursday morning. Winds will shift
more southwesterly around midday Thursday, with strong gusts
possible even for the coastal communities Thursday afternoon.

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 ADVISORY

South Washington Coast AND North Oregon Coast-
459 AM PDT Wed Nov 3 2021

…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM
PDT THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Tidal overflow flooding expected.

* WHERE…South Washington Coast AND North Oregon Coast.

* WHEN…From 10 AM to 4 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level,
during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near
bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…In northwest Oregon similar conditions in
the past have resulted in minor flooding on Highway 101 near
Seaside, Nehalem, and/or Tillamook. Water has covered parts of
Frazier Rd, Miami Foley Rd at milepost 1, and the intersection
near Alderbrook and Possetti road. There has also been
flooding in the town of Rockaway Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that tidal overflow flooding is
expected. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.

URGENT WEATHER MESSAGE

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
1057 PM PDT Tue Nov 2 2021

…HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.

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

* WHEN…From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

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Weagle

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

HIGH WIND WATCH

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
254 AM PDT Tue Nov 2 2021

…HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

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

* WHEN…From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.

* 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
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.

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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.

&&

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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.

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