Warrenton, OR Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

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

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* 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 exercise
caution.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 16 ft at 15 seconds
and south winds 10 to 15 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong ebb current of 5.73 kt at 428 PM
Thursday. Seas 13 to 16 ft. Ebb current of 2.86 kt at 457 AM
Friday. Seas 12 to 13 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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