Waldport, OR Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 12 to 17 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 25 to 35
kt with gusts up to 45 kt.

* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

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...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to
25-30 feet.

* WHERE...Central Coast of Oregon.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties,
and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off
rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor
beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings.
Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-
lying shoreline.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sneaker waves are also possible due to high
waves and long period energetic periods. Caution should be used
when in or near the water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and
be especially watchful of children and pets.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches,
producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay
well back from the water's edge and be alert for exceptionally
high waves.

Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the
beach can easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill
someone caught in their path.

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