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Tillamook County Emergency Management
Friday December 20th, 2024 :: 01:54 a.m. PST

Advisory

High Surf Advisory until 10:00PM Monday

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 10 PM PST Monday.

* 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. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline. Enhanced possibility for sneaker waves.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest breakers during this period are expected on Monday associated with the arrival of an energetic westerly swell.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CLATSOP COUNTY COAST ... TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST ... CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON ... SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST

Instructions:

A High Surf Advisory 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 easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone caught in their path.

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:
Minor - Minimal to no known 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 Advisory

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