Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
1108 PM PST Sat Jan 15 2022

North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
1108 PM PST Sat Jan 15 2022

…BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY…

* WHAT…Sneaker waves possible.

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

* WHEN…Until 7 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS…Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach
than normal, including over rocks and jetties. 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The continuing sneaker wave threat is
resulting from ocean conditions not caused by the Tsunami. The
Tsunami threat has ended, but sneaker waves remain possible
due to long period swells.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.