Headline:
High Surf Warning issued December 23 at 2:30AM PST until December 23 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
High Surf Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 23, 2024 - 2:30am
Expires:
December 23, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers up
to 30 feet.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM PST Monday.
* 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. Similar
wave conditions in the past have resulted in beach erosion and
damage to coastal properties and buildings. High water run-up
is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a high threat for sneaker waves.
Instruction:
A High Surf Warning 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 lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone
caught in their path.
Area Description:
Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR