Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Portland, OR

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
640 AM PST Sun Jan 19 2025

ORZ101>103-WAZ201-200000-
/O.CON.KPQR.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250120T1400Z/
Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-
Central Coast of Oregon-South Washington Coast-
640 AM PST Sun Jan 19 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
  Washington Coast.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Keep children and pets close and away from the surf zone. Keep
off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see
someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them. Call
911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives.

&&

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