Toledo, Oregon

... High surf advisory now in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to
10 am PST Tuesday central Oregon coast...

The high surf advisory is now in effect from 1 PM this afternoon
to 10 am PST Tuesday.

A strong Pacific system will generate large seas and high winds
through early Tuesday along the central Oregon coast. During the
storm... seas will climb to 23 to 27 feet with periods around 11
seconds. Seas will rise above 20 feet this afternoon and peak in
the 25 to 27 foot range tonight during the period of the strongest
winds. These large seas will make for dangerous beach conditions
with waves pummeling the surf zone which will only be exacerbated
by the prominence of the enhanced lunar tidal cycle. Due to the
magnitude of the high tides waves will travel much further up the
beach than usual creating a dangerous situation in which extreme
caution must be exercised. Large logs and other debris can easily
be tossed around by the force of these waves... even the largest
logs can roll easily on gently sloped beaches in ankle deep water.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area... producing rip currents and localized beach
erosion.



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... High Wind Warning remains in effect until 10 am PST Tuesday for
the central Oregon coast...

A High Wind Warning remains in effect until 10 am PST Tuesday.

A prolonged period of strong south winds are expected today and
tonight along the central Oregon coast. South winds of 35 to 45
mph with gusts to near 70 mph are expected today... with the
strongest winds near beaches and headlands. Several gusts to 65
mph have already been reported this morning.

The strongest winds will occur tonight... with sustained south
winds of 40 to 50 mph... with gusts of 65 to 75 mph. However... on
the open beaches and headlands... sustained winds of 50 to 60 mph
with gusts up to 85 mph are likely. The winds will then decrease
early Tuesday morning once a strong cold front moves onshore and
the very strong offshore low moves into British Columbia.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Winds may gust
close to 85 mph along the immediate coastal headlands and beaches
tonight... and speeds near these values can cause power outages and
downed trees.