Warrenton, OR Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

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

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach
than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves
can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull
them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or
drowning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when
sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in
the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water.
Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially watchful of
children. Those participating in razor clam digs should also
exercise caution and stay observant of incoming waves.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 17 ft at 14 seconds
and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...First ebb current of 2.22 kt at 112 AM
Thursday. Seas 12 to 14 ft. Second strong ebb current of 5.87
kt at 138 PM Thursday. Seas 13 to 17 ft. Third ebb current of
2.65 kt at 217 AM Friday. Seas 11 ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside.  Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

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