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Tillamook County Emergency Management
Sunday December 22nd, 2024 :: 07:35 p.m. PST

Alert

High Surf Warning until 10:00PM Monday

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM 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. Similar wave conditions in the past have resulted in beach erosion and damage to coastal properties and buildings. High water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a high threat for sneaker waves.

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

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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