High Wind Watch

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
851 PM PST Tue Jan 14 2020

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
851 PM PST Tue Jan 14 2020

…HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING NEAR BEACHES AND HEADLANDS…

* WHAT…Southeast winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible near beaches and headlands.

* WHERE…In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon, North
Oregon Coast and Central Oregon Coast. The strongest winds will
likely be along the south Washington coast.

* WHEN…From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…There could be a period of strong winds
during the early to mid afternoon hours, but it appears more
likely the strongest winds will surface along the coast during
the early evening hours.

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.