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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:17 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Seas 9 to 14 ft at 15 seconds and south to southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. Localized wind gusts up to 30 kt possible near showers or thunderstorms. Winds decrease to 5 to 15 kt beginning Tuesday afternoon. * WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 10 NM. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 7:53 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday 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...Caution should be used when in or near the water, especially those who will be razor clamming. Keep children and pets away from the surf zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them. Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. &&
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