Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 31 at 2:50PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 31, 2024 - 2:50pm
Expires:
October 31, 2024 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 250 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers over Ocean
Park, or 8 miles north of Long Beach, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Ocean Park, Bay Center, and Nahcotta.
In Washington this includes U. S. Highway 101 between mile markers 38
and 42.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.
Area Description:
South Washington Coast; Willapa Hills
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR