Westlake, Oregon

... High surf advisory now in effect until 6 PM PST Tuesday for the
central Oregon coast...

The high surf advisory is now in effect until 6 PM 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 have already risen to 22 feet this afternoon...
and will 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 farther 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.



For additional weather information... visit our web site at
www.Weather.Gov/Portland

... High Wind Warning now in effect until 4 am PST Tuesday for
the central Oregon coast...

The High Wind Warning is now in effect until 4 am PST Tuesday.

A prolonged period of strong south winds will continue tonight
along the central Oregon coast. South winds of 35 to 45 mph with
gusts to near 65 mph have already been reported earlier today. The
winds will increase and reach their peak tonight... with sustained
south winds of 40 to 50 mph and 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.

11/16/2009 1230 PM

Lincoln City, Lincoln County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m58.00 mph, reported by mesonet.





11/16/2009 1235 PM

Newport, Lincoln County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m77.00 mph, reported by amateur radio.





11/16/2009 0215 PM

Lincoln City, Lincoln County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m66.00 mph, reported by amateur radio.





11/16/2009 0215 PM

Lincoln City, Lincoln County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m66.00 mph, reported by mesonet.





11/16/2009 0235 PM

Cape Foulweather, Lincoln County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m81.00 mph, reported by amateur radio.





11/16/2009 0330 PM

Waldport, Lincoln County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m68.00 mph, reported by trained spotter.


            38 mph sustained, gusts to 68 mph




11/16/2009 0400 PM

Newport, Lincoln County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m64.00 mph, reported by dept of highways.


            43 mph sustained, gusts to 64 mph




11/16/2009 1230 PM

Lincoln City, Lincoln County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m58.00 mph, reported by mesonet.





11/16/2009 1235 PM

Newport, Lincoln County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m77.00 mph, reported by amateur radio.





11/16/2009 0215 PM

Lincoln City, Lincoln County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m66.00 mph, reported by mesonet.





11/16/2009 0215 PM

Lincoln City, Lincoln County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m66.00 mph, reported by amateur radio.





11/16/2009 0235 PM

Cape Foulweather, Lincoln County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m81.00 mph, reported by amateur radio.





11/16/2009 0330 PM

Waldport, Lincoln County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m68.00 mph, reported by trained spotter.


            38 mph sustained, gusts to 68 mph

... Strong winds rock Oregon coast...

The first wave of strong winds hit the coastal areas earlier in the
day today... producing strong gusty south winds. In general... the
strongest winds were felt on the open beaches and headlands.

Gusty winds can also be expected throughout the Willamette Valley
evening as the frontal system moves closer to the coast.

High Wind Warning for the Oregon coast was issued at 151 PM Sunday
afternoon and went into effect at midnight. The warning is ongoing
as another round of even stronger winds is expected to impact the
coast and Coast Range later this evening and tonight.

A Wind Advisory was issued for portions of the Willamette Valley
earlier today.

Following are reported sustained winds and wind gusts as of 400 PM
this afternoon...

Location sustained peak gust time of gust
==============================================================
... On the South Washington coast...
Oysterville - - - 65 mph 830 am
Ocean Park - - - 65 mph 845 am
Toke Point 40 mph 71 mph 915 am

... On the north Oregon coast...
Garibaldi - - - 89 mph 400 PM
Astoria (airport) 33 mph 51 mph 400 PM
Clatsop Spit 55 mph 70 mph 900 am
Rockaway Beach - - - 73 mph 315 PM
Cape Meares - - - 74 mph 330 PM
Pacific City - - - 82 mph 300 PM
Cannon Beach - - - 67 mph 315 PM
Mt Hebo (3000 ft) - - - 82 mph 145 PM

... On the central Oregon coast...
Lincoln City - - - 68 mph 420 PM
Cape Foulweather - - - 81 mph 235 PM
Newport (us 101 bridge) 43 mph 64 mph 400 PM
Newport - - - 77 mph 1235 PM
Waldport 38 mph 68 mph 330 PM

... In the Willamette Valley...
Salem 25 mph 37 mph 100 PM
McMinnville 26 mph 37 mph 900 am
Hillsboro 22 mph 35 mph 400 PM
Portland (airport) 28 mph 41 mph 200 PM
Eugene (airport) 25 mph 36 mph 1200 PM

This information statement will be updated periodically through the
event.