HIGH WIND WARNING

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
349 AM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

South Washington Coast-
Including the cities of Long Beach, Ocean Park,
and Cape Disappointment
349 AM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST
SATURDAY FOR BEACHES AND HEADLANDS…

* WHAT…Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected near beaches and headlands.

* WHERE…South Washington Coast beaches and headlands.

* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…For coastal communities away from the
immediate beaches, gusts 40 to 50 mph are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Residents should take action soon to tie down loose objects in
yards. Some damage can be expected from the high winds, especially
to signs, tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible.
Drive with extreme caution in the warning area and be prepared
for flying debris.

 

North Oregon Coast-
Including the cities of Cannon Beach, Netarts, and Pacific City
349 AM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
PST SATURDAY FOR BEACHES AND HEADLANDS…

* WHAT…Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
expected near beaches and headlands.

* WHERE…North Oregon Coast beaches and headlands.

* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…For coastal communities away from the
immediate beaches, gusts 45 to 55 mph are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Residents should take action soon to tie down loose objects in
yards. Some damage can be expected from the high winds, especially
to signs, tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible.
Drive with extreme caution in the warning area and be prepared
for flying debris.