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Tillamook County Emergency Management
Sunday January 7th, 2024 :: 09:05 p.m. PST

Alert

High Surf Warning until 10:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Sneaker waves possible. For the High Surf Warning, large waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers 28 to 35 feet likely.

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

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 4 AM PST Monday. For the High Surf Warning, from 7 AM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Severe beach erosion may destroy coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTH OREGON COAST ... CENTRAL OREGON COAST ... SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST

Instructions:

A High Surf Warning means that high surf will affect beaches, producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay well back from the water's edge and be alert for exceptionally high waves. Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the beach can lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone caught in their path. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Address/Location
Tillamook County Emergency Management
201 Laurel Ave
Tillamook, OR 97141

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 503-842-3412

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Surf Warning

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