Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Portland, OR
Issued by NWS Portland, OR
514 WHUS46 KPQR 191440 CFWPQR 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://www.weather.gov/portland