Grayland, Washington

... High surf advisory now in effect until 10 am PST Tuesday for
the South Washington coast...
... Coastal Flood Advisory now in effect until noon PST Tuesday for
minor tidal overflow along low lying sections of the South
Washington coast...

The high surf advisory is now in effect until 10 am PST Tuesday.
The coastal Flood Advisory is now in effect until noon PST
Tuesday.

A series of waves from a strong Pacific storm system will
generate large seas and high winds through early Tuesday along the
South Washington coast. Meanwhile... published astronomical tides
will be near their monthly maximum due to the new moon. The
published tide for Toke Point Washington is expected to peak at
10.4 feet today at noon... at 8.1 feet on Tuesday at 2 am... and at
10.1 feet at 1 PM on Tuesday. Storm surge associated with the
large developing offshore low pressure system will likely be in
the 1 to 3 foot range tonight and Tuesday. Meanwhile... locally
heavy rain from the Willapa Hills will be channeling into Willapa
Bay... further raising the water level in the Bay.

As a result... minor tidal overflow is expected to occur along low
lying portions of the South Washington coast through Tuesday. The
greatest possibility of tidal overflow will be during the high
tides around noon today and 1 PM on Tuesday. The greatest
possibility of tidal overflow will be in and around the city of
Raymond... where similar circumstances caused minor flooding in
January of 2004.

During the storm... seas will climb to 23 to 27 feet with periods
around 11 seconds. 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.
Seas have already reached 23 feet this morning off the mouth of
the Columbia River... and will likely peak closer to the value of
27 ft tonight during the period of the strongest winds. 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 coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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

... High Wind Warning remains in effect until 10 am PST Tuesday for
the South Washington and north Oregon coasts...

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 South Washington and north Oregon coasts. South
winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to near 70 mph are expected
today. Numerous gusts to 65 mph have already been reported this
morning.

The winds may briefly ease a bit this afternoon... especially along
the South Washington coast... then increase and reach their peak
tonight... with sustained south winds of 35 to 50 mph... and gusts
up to 75 mph. However... on the open beaches and headlands...
sustained winds of 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 90 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 90 mph along the immediate coastal headlands and beaches
tonight... and speeds near these values can cause power outages and
downed trees.

11/16/2009 0830 am

1 miles WSW of Oysterville, Pacific County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m0 mph, reported by trained spotter.


            Sustained wind 35 to 40 mph. Peak wind gust 65 mph.
            Second highest wind gust recorded by spotter in 9 years.






11/16/2009 0830 am

Ocean Park, Pacific County.

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






11/16/2009 0612 am

1 miles WSW of Oysterville, Pacific County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust M59 mph, reported by trained spotter.


            Sustained winds around 30 mph, with frequent gusts in the
            mid 50s